4.6 average Rating out of 5 reviews. Starting at $30,300. See Mazda CX-50 Inventory. Edmunds' expert review of the Used 2018 Kia Sportage provides the latest look at trim-level features and specs ON position, the 4WD indicator will illuminate. and then go off in a few seconds. If the 4WD system warning light. illuminates, this indicates that there is a. malfunction in the 4WD system. If this. occurs, have your vehicle checked by an. authorized KIA dealer as soon as possible. I am surprised that KIA can't figure out why the light is on.. What is AWD Lock on the Kia Sportage? The AWD lock on your Kia Sportage might be able to save you if you become stranded in snow or mud. Some Kia Sportage models have an AWD Lock option that enables the driver to convert the sophisticated and quick AWD system into a straightforward four-wheel drive. Kia Sportage: All wheel drive (AWD) / All Wheel Drive (AWD) transfer mode selection. When driving on normal roads, deactivate the AWD LOCK mode by pushing the AWD LOCK button (the indicator light goes off). Driving on normal roads with AWD LOCK mode (especially, when cornering) may cause mechanical noise or vibration. The noise and vibration Re: Kia Sportage 4WD lock - anybody know about it? in reply to jdemaris, 01-20-2011 14:04:59 I have a 1997 Ford F150 and it has the switch on the dash to engage the 4 wheel drive and one time it would not go into 4 wheel drive and all that was wrong was that the vacuum valve was not pushing out far enought to engage the 4 wheel drive. Locks on door click on and off when car is put in reverse. Asked by GuruB7VDZ Jan 23, 2019 at 10:50 PM about the 2012 Kia Sorento LX. Question type: Maintenance & Repair. Auxiliary Pwr Outlet. Cruise Control. Luggage Rack (Optional) Front Reading Lamps. Remote Engine Start (Optional) Adjustable Steering Wheel. Intermittent Wipers. Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers. Power Door Locks. 4. The brakes are locking up. When it is functioning correctly the ABS system is designed specifically to prevent the wheels from locking up during heavy braking, preventing loss of traction. However, there can be certain instances where a faulty ABS module can behave erratically, causing your brakes to lock up even under normal driving conditions. Save Big on Auto Repairs. The all-wheel drive (AWD) lock light means that the all-wheel drive system is locked. In this condition, power is continuously sent to all four wheels. On the other hand, when the system is in auto all-wheel drive, the distribution of power to the front and rear wheels is automatically changed depending on driving 1034 posts · Joined 2004. #5 · Sep 24, 2005. No hubs to engage, the cars front wheel drive in normal mode, with TOD system in place for 4wd. 4WD lock activates the TOD system, just need to be moving to get it working. H. harris12. 2 posts · Joined 2008. #6 · Sep 29, 2008. kia's 4wd lock. CH1O.