Safety

Antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are all standard equipment. In government crash tests, the 2008 Kia Sportage scored a top five-star rating for both frontal and side-impact crash protection. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the Sportage received an "Acceptable" rating (the second highest of four) in that agency's frontal offset and side-impact crash tests.

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    Driving tips
    Fuel requirements Emission control system Before driving Suggestions for economical operation Special driving conditions Using four-wheel drive Weight of the vehicle Trailer towing Overloading ...

    Interior lights
    CAUTION Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. Automatic turn off function (if equipped) The interior lights automat ...

    Vehicle load limit
    Tire and loading information label The label located on the driver's door sill gives the original tire size, cold tire pressures recommended for your vehicle, the number of people that can ...