Kia Cee'd: Winter driving / Change to "winter weight" oil if necessary
In some climates it is recommended that a lower viscosity "winter weight" oil be used during cold weather. See chapter 8 for recommendations. If you aren't sure what weight oil you should use, we recommend that you consult an authorized Kia dealer.
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in chapter
7. We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer. ...
Check spark plugs and ignition
system
Inspect your spark plugs as described in
chapter 7 and replace them if necessary.
Also check all ignition wiring and components
to be sure they are not cracked,
worn or damaged in any way. ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Description and operation
Description
Ignition timing is controlled by the electronic control ignition timing system.
The standard reference ignition timing data for the engine operating conditions
are pre-pro grammed in the memory of the ECM (Engine Control Module).
The engine operating conditi ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECTS) Specifications
Specification
Temperature
Resistance (kΩ)
°C
°F
-40
-40
48.14
-20
-4
14.13 ~ 16.83
0
32
5.79
...
