Press the AWD Lock mode switch again to switch back to AWD Auto.. Although my OBDII scanner said the commanded AWD torque value increased when the button was pressed while zooming down the highway so not sure what's up with that. Either way it won't be of any help.. Come discuss the Kia Sorento, Rio, Sportage, Soul and more! Show Less.. There are some cars that have a "AWD Lock button. By pressing this button, the system will be locked into a 50/50 power distribution between the front and rear wheels.. 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. No of.
AWD lock Button. Jump to Latest. I have recently bought a 2018 Mk 4 model Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi auto GT-Line Model (AWD). I was under the impression there was a way of manually engaging the AWD system for a 50 / 50 split. However i cannot find a button that does this by the gear shift. is there somewhere else i should be looking or does it.. Hi KIA Sorento AWD owners, Question for (especially Canadian and East Coast folks) AWD Sorento owners, has the "LOCK" feature on the AWD improved your winter driving experience? In the manual, it says the lock is only active when the vehicle is traveling under 20 miles/hr. Should the AWD lock.