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 Owners Manual: Important - use of compact spare tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare tire. This compact spare
tire takes up less space than a regular-
size tire. This tire is smaller than a
conventional tire and is designed for
temporary use only.
CAUTION
You should drive carefully
when the compact spare is in
use. T ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Auto Download (Phone Book)
Press the key Select
[Phone] Select [Auto Download]
This feature is used to automatically
download mobile phone book entries
once a Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
phone is connected.
✽ NOTICE
The Auto Download feature will
download mobile phone book
entries every time the p ...
