Vehicle handling instructions
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, an accident or vehicle rollover.
Specific design characteristics (higher ground clearance, track, etc.) give this vehicle a higher center of gravity than other types of vehicles. In other words they are not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional 2-wheel drive vehicles.
Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Again, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of
control, an accident or vehicle
rollover. Be sure to read the “onpavement”
and “off-road” driving
guidelines, in section 5 of this
manual.
See also:
Seat belts
Seat belt restraint system
WARNING
• For maximum restraint system
protection, the seat belts must
always be used whenever the
vehicle is moving.
• Seat belts are most effective
when seatbac ...
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 ...
Performance
In terms of horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock
the Rio down a few rungs. However, bear in mind that high horsepower engines
often command higher insurance premiums. ...


