Kia Cee'd: Manual transaxle operation / Downshifting
When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine starts to labor. Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you again need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.
Using the clutch
The clutch pedal should be depressed all
the way to the floor before shifting, then
released slowly. The clutch pedal should
always be fully released while driving. Do
not rest your foot on th ...
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 ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Engine Oil Repair procedures
Replacement
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Prolonged and repeated contact with mineral oil will result
in the removal of natural fats from the skin, leading to dryness,
irritation and dermatitis. In a ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Engine coolant temperature gauge
■ Type A
■ Type B
This gauge shows the temperature of the
engine coolant when the ignition switch
is ON.
Do not continue driving with an overheated
engine. If your vehicle overheats, refer
to “If the engine overheats” in chapter 6.
CAUTION
If the gauge pointer moves beyond
...
