Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Temporarily Disable Traction Control on the Kia Sportage

Model: Kia Sportage QL, MK 4 - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Part: Checks and maintenance

See other generations:
Video tutorial

In this video tutorial, you will see how to temporarily disable the traction control on the Kia Sportage; however, it is recommended never to disable traction control to avoid compromising the vehicle's road grip. So, get inside the vehicle and turn on the instrument cluster; navigate to the settings on the onboard computer by pressing the button on the steering wheel, and scroll through the options until you reach the traction control setting.

Now enter the submenu to confirm the deactivation of the traction control, which can be reactivated at any time!


Updated on 15 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Disable the ESC System on a Kia Sportage
How to Disable the ESC System on a Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage (2016-2022 / QL, MK 4) To disable the ESC system on a Kia Sportage, turn on the instrument panel or start the engine. Then, locate the ESC OFF button, usually positioned on…
How to deactivate the Start&Stop system of the Kia Sportage
How to deactivate the Start&Stop system of the Kia Sportage
Kia Sportage (2010-2016 / MK 3, SL) The Kia Sportage, like almost all vehicles with a start & stop system, has a button that can deactivate the system when not deemed necessary by the d…
How to deactivate the Lane Assist system in the KIA Sportage?
How to deactivate the Lane Assist system in the KIA Sportage?
Kia Sportage (2021-2026 / MK 5, NQ5) In this tutorial we can see how to deactivate the Lane Assist system in the KIA Sportage, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be carried out …

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Tyre Pressure Warning Light on a Kia Rio?

The tyre pressure warning light displayed on the instrument cluster of the Kia Rio can be reset by inflating the tyres until they reach the recommended pressure value: this value is indicated on the sticker affixed to the driver's door pillar. Once all tyres have been inflated to the recommended pressure, turn on the ignition to check that the light has disappeared: if it is still present, it may be necessary to drive for a few miles, allowing the sensors to work and thus turning off the light.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos