Safety

The Kia Sportage boasts six standard airbags -- front and side-impact airbags for both driver and passenger, and side curtain airbags for both front- and rear-seat occupants. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes, traction control and stability control are all standard equipment. Neither NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash tested the Sportage.

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    Instrument panel overview
    1. Instrument cluster.................................4- 2. Light control / Turn signals ...................4- 3. Steering wheel audio controls* ............4- 4. Horn ........................... ...

    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 clear ...

    Storage compartment
    These compartments can be used to store small items required by the driver or passengers. NOTICE • To avoid possible theft, do not leave valuables in the storage compartment. • Always keep ...