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:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Description and operation
Description The Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two front SIS which are installed inside the Center Pillar (LH and RH). They are remote sensors that detect acceleration due to collision at their mounting locations. The primary purpose of the Side Impact Sensor (S ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: ESC OFF usage
When driving ESC should be turned on for daily driving whenever possible. To turn ESC off while driving, press the ESC OFF button while driving on a flat road surface. WARNING Never press the ESC OFF button while ESC is operating (ESC indicator light blinks). If ESC is turned ...