Kia Cee'd: Driving your vehicle / Automatic transaxle

Good driving practices

Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear. Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and m ...

Automatic transaxle operation

The highly efficient automatic transaxle has 6 forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically, depending on the position of the shift lever. ✽ NOTI ...

Other information:

: Cold Weather Precautions. Breaking-In. Driving Economically
Cold Weather Precautions The functional operation of some components and systems can be affected at temperatures below approximately -13°F (-25°C). Breaking-In You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving ch ...

: Auto Hold
How Does Auto Hold Work Auto Hold applies the brakes to hold your vehicle after you stop it and release the brake pedal. This can help when waiting on a hill or in traffic. Switching Auto Hold On and Off WARNING: The system does not replace the parking brake. When you leave your vehicle, always ...