All Wheel Drive (AWD)
When you activate all-wheel drive (AWD), it distributes driving forces appropriately to the front and rear wheels. AWD could improve driving performance by maximizing the driving force of the vehicle on severe road conditions, such as steep hills or unpaved or slippery roads.
Use AWD when you require extra traction (for example, when driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snowy roads).
If the AWD system detects a need for all wheel drive, the vehicle's driving power is automatically distributed to all 4 wheels.
Off road driving
Although this vehicle can operate effectively off road, it is designed primarily for on road driving. This vehicle is not designed to drive in challenging off road conditions. Driving in conditions that exceed the vehicle’s intended design or the driver’s experience level may result in serious injury or death.
If the AWD warning light ( 
) remains illuminated on the instrument cluster, your vehicle may have an AWD system malfunction. When the AWD warning light ( ) appears, have your vehicle checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends that you visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:
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Do not drive in conditions that exceed your vehicle’s intended design, such as challenging off road conditions.
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Avoid high speeds when turning.
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Do not make quick steering wheel movements (such as sharp lane changes or fast, sharp turns).
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Losing control of your vehicle at high speeds greatly increases the risk of a rollover.
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Loss of control often occurs when two or more wheels leave the road and the driver overcorrects to reenter the road. If your vehicle leaves the road, do not steer sharply. Instead, slow down before you reenter the road.
Advantages of Electronic AWD
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Improved stability when driving straight.
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Improved driving performance around curves.
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Secure stability in severe conditions, such as on wet and sandy roads.
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Improved energy efficiency from automatic control of the driving mode.