Operating Electronic 4WD

You can select 2H, 4A, 4H, or 4L as the drive mode depending on the road conditions.

2026 Kia Tasman image of the electronic 4WD toggle switch. The center console shows the switch highlighted in teal. An inset displays a red arrow pointing downwards on the switch, indicating the push operation to change the 4WD mode.
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2H ↔ 4A

  1. Adjust the 4WD toggle switch to select your desired mode.

  2. Wait until the corresponding indicator light on the cluster illuminates, then shift to another gear position.

  3. Change the 4WD toggle switch from 2H to 4A or from 4A to 2H at a speed of approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or below. No step is required to shift to N (Neutral) in this case.

  4. In extremely low temperatures (below approximately -15 °C (5 °F) and with an unheated engine), switch from 2H to 4A after stopping the vehicle or driving at a low speed.

4A ↔ 4H

  1. Adjust the 4WD toggle switch to select your desired mode.

  2. Wait until the corresponding indicator light on the cluster illuminates, then shift to another gear position.

  3. Change the 4WD toggle switch from 4A to 4H or from 4H to 4A at a speed of approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) or below. No step is required to shift to N (Neutral) in this case.

  4. In extremely low temperatures (below approximately -15 °C (5 °F) and with an unheated engine), switch from 4A to 4H after stopping the vehicle or driving at a low speed.

4H ↔ 4L (available after stopping)

  1. Make sure the vehicle is stopped on a firm level surface before shifting to N (Neutral).

  2. Adjust the 4WD toggle switch to select your desired mode.

  3. Wait until the corresponding indicator light on the cluster illuminates, then shift to another gear position.

  4. If you don't follow the procedures above when shifting the 4WD mode using the 4WD toggle switch, the shift to the selected 4WD mode will fail and the indicator light on the cluster will blink.

  5. Shifting may be difficult immediately after the engine is turned on. Try again after driving a certain distance.

CAUTION

  • Make sure to check the position of the 4WD toggle switch and confirm whether the cluster indicator light is on or off before driving the vehicle.

  • In 4H mode, driving under approximately 80 km/h (50 mph) is recommended. In 4L mode, driving under approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) is recommended.

  • If a malfunction occurs while switching between 4H and 4L modes, adjust the vehicle according to the instructions displayed on the instrument cluster.

NOTE

  • When driving on unpaved roads, prepare related devices (shovel, tow rope, and off-road traction boards).

  • When cornering in 4WD mode (4A, 4H, and 4L), the turning radius is larger than in 2WD mode (2H). Therefore, be cautious when cornering narrow roads.

Changing 4WD mode

Mode

Indicator

Description

2H

(High-Speed 2WD)
2026 Kia Tasman Electronic 4WD toggle switch image. The switch on the center console is highlighted in teal. A detailed view shows the switch with 2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L labels, with the 2H light illuminated in orange. It explains the function of selecting the drive mode.
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It is rear-wheel driven and used when driving on roads in normal conditions, roads in urban areas, and on highways.

4A

(High-Speed 4WD)
2026 Kia Tasman Electronic 4WD switch image. The console shows the switch highlighted in teal. A detailed view displays the toggle with 2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L labels, with '4A' illuminated in orange. Explains the function of selecting the drive mode.
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It improves traction on wet, snowy, unpaved, and slippery surfaces, enhancing driving stability.

4H

(High-Speed 4WD)
2026 Kia Tasman Electronic 4WD toggle switch image. The center console features a switch highlighted in teal. A magnified inset displays the switch with labels '2H', '4A', '4H', and '4L', with an orange indicator light illuminated above '4H'. Explains the function of operating the 4WD toggle switch to select drive modes.
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It improves traction on wet, snowy, unpaved, and slippery surfaces, enhancing driving stability.

Recommended speed: Within approximately 80 km/h (50 mph)

4L

(Low-Speed 4WD)
2026 Kia Tasman Electronic 4WD toggle switch image. The switch on the center console is highlighted in teal. A magnified view shows the toggle with 2H, 4A, 4H, and 4L labels, with the 4L indicator illuminated in orange. Explains the function of operating the 4WD mode selector.
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It is used to maximize the vehicle's traction when driving on muddy, sandy, steep slopes, unpaved or rough roads.

Recommended speed: Within approximately 40 km/h (25 mph)
WARNING

If you shift to a different gear position before the indicator light on the cluster turns on or off (while the 4WD mode is switching), it may increase gearshift impact and mechanical noise during the transition, potentially damaging related components. Also, the 4WD toggle switch may indicate a change, but the vehicle’s actual 4WD mode might not switch accordingly.

NOTE

  • After operating the 4WD toggle switch, it takes a few seconds for the vehicle to switch to 4WD mode.

  • When the vehicle finishes switching 4WD mode, the corresponding indicator light on the cluster turns on or off.

  • To switch the 4WD system while the vehicle is stationary, operate the 4WD toggle switch and wait until the corresponding indicator light on the cluster turns on or off.

  • Mechanical noise and gearshift shock may occur when switching to 4WD mode. This is a normal operation.