Kia Cee'd: Operating door locks from outside the vehicle / In case of an emergency (5 Door and wagon)
If the power door lock switch does not operate electrically, the only way to lock the door(s) is with the mechanical key from the outside key hole.
You can lock the doors without the outside key hole as follows:
1. Open the door.
2. Insert the key into the emergency door lock hole and turn the key horizontally to lock.
3. Close the door securely.
Mechanical key
If the transmitter or smart key does not
operate normally, you can lock or unlock
the doors by the mechanical key.
Insert the key into the key hole of the
outside door handle.Turn the ...
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Air bag non-inflation conditions
In certain low-speed collisions the air
bags may not deploy. The air bags are
designed not to deploy in such cases
because they may not provide benefits
beyond the protection of the seat belts
in such collisions.
Air bags are not designed to inflate in
rear collisions, ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Crash Pad Lower Panel Repair procedures
Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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