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Engaging 4x4 I have a 1998 Kia Sportage and I don't know how to engage the 4-wheel drive. I've had the car for two years and never needed it until today. I've tried to move the small shift lever and it won't move. What am I doing wrong?

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This is older but i will still respond for future problem solvers. the kia can switch from 2hi to 4hi anywhere under ~40mph u only have to stop to switch into 4lo. so if your shifter doesn't move check the linkage under the kia it could be frozen from not being used

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Press the break and put the car in to neutral. Now while holding the break down shift the nob to 4x4 then put the car in drive. you can also keep the car in drive and shift to 4x4 but you have to bring the car to a complete stop before doing so, and the break must be held down (like at a stop light)

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