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Four Wheel Drive in Kia Car

Author: Hitesh Makwana
by Hitesh Makwana
Posted: Jan 20, 2014

In a Kia vehicle engine power can be delivered to all front and rear wheels for maximum traction. Full-time 4WD is useful when extra traction is required on road, such as, when driving on slippery, muddy, wet, or snow-covered roads.

These Kia Car are not designed for challenging off-road use. Occasional off-road use such as established unpaved roads and trails is OK. It is always important when traveling off-highway that the driver carefully reduces speed of the Kia car to a level that does not exceed the safe operating speed for those conditions. In general, off-road conditions provide less traction and braking effectiveness than normal road conditions. The driver must be especially alert to avoid driving on slopes which tilt the Kia vehicle to either side.

These factors must be carefully considered when driving off-road. Keeping the Kia vehicle in contact with the driving surface and under control in these conditions is always the drivers responsibility for the safety of him/herself and his or her passengers.

Off road driving

The Kia vehicle is designed primarily for on road use although it can operate effectively off road. However it was not designed for driving in challenging off-road conditions. Driving a Kia car in conditions that exceed the vehicles intended design or the drivers experience level may result in severe injury or death

For safe four-wheel drive operation

The conditions on-road or off road that demand four-wheel drive mean all functions of your Kia vehicle are exposed to more extreme stress than under normal road conditions. Slow down and be ready for changes in the composition and traction of the surface under your tires. If you have any doubt about the safety of the conditions you are facing, stop and consider the best way to proceed. Do not exceed the ability of yourself or your Kia vehicle to operate safely.

Reduce speed when you turn corners. The center of gravity of 4WD Kia vehicles is higher than that of conventional 2WD Kia vehicles, making them more likely to roll over when you turn corners too fast. If you are driving in heavy wind, the Kia vehicles higher center of gravity decreases your steering control capacity and requires you to drive more slowly. Drive slowly. If you are driving too fast in water, the water spray can get into the engine compartment and wet the ignition system, causing your vehicle to suddenly stall. If this happens and your Kia vehicle is in a tilted position, your Kia vehicle may roll over.

Do not drive in water if the level is higher than the bottom of the vehicle. Check your brake condition once you are out of mud or water. Press the brake pedal several times as you move slowly until you feel normal braking forces return. Shorten your scheduled maintenance interval if you drive in off road conditions such as sand, mud or water. Always wash your Kia car thoroughly after off road use, especially cleaning the underside of the Kia vehicle. Since the driving torque is always applied to the 4 wheels the performance of the 4WD Kia vehicle is greatly affected by the condition of the tire.

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