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The 2008 Kia Sportage
Safety Features

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SAFETY IN NUMBERS Sportage provides 6 standard air bags for added occupant crash protection...
  • Dual front advanced air bags help provide collision protection for the driver and front passenger
  • Front seat-mounted side air bags deploy in the event of certain side collisions to help protect the occupant's torso
  • Full-length side-curtain air bags provide enhanced head and upper body protection by deploying in certain side collisions
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Standard on all models, Sportage's sophisticated Electronic Stability Control provides additional safety and driver peace of mind. ESC works by monitoring and correcting the difference between the driver's intended path and the vehicle's actual path...
  • ESC sensors monitor steering wheel angle, actual vehicle path, yaw and vehicle speed
  • The ESC controller instantly detects potential loss of control during understeer or oversteer situations
  • By adjusting throttle and applying select brakes, ESC helps the driver maintain control of the vehicle and keep it on its intended path
ESC also features the convenience of a driver ESC OFF switch to disengage the system when the vehicle is in conditions such as deep snow or mud.

Understeer:When the vehicle doesn't seem to turn fast enough; it seems to plow straight ahead

Oversteer:When the vehicle turns too fast; the rear wheels swing wide (fishtailing)

SEAT BELT DESIGN Sportage provides the following front seat belt design features...
  • Height-adjustable anchors assure a comfortable setting
  • Pretensioners provide added safety by cinching the belt to help limit forward motion in certain frontal collisions
  • Force limiters release the seat belt webbing in a controlled manner in severe collisions to minimize the chance of injury
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) Sportage's standard ABS provides added steering control during hard braking maneuvers or when braking on wet or slippery surfaces...
  • A central ABS controller automatically pulses brake pressure during hard braking conditions, helping to prevent lock-up and loss of steering
  • The driver is better able to maintain control and help steer clear of potential harm
The Sportage has earned five-stars, the federal government's highest crash test safety rating in all four categories, from the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA). Plus, it gives you the peace of mind you deserve
 

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