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: ISG (Idle Stop & Go) Description and operation
Description Idle Stop & Go (ISG) system switches off the ignition when vehicle is stopped, and then restarts the ignition and starts the vehicle when accelerator is pushed. It temporarily stops the engine while waiting for signal or idling to improve fuel efficiency and ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Description and operation
Description System Overview The System offers the following features: – Human machine interface through a 1-stage button, for terminal switching and engine start. – Control of external relays for ACC / IGN1 / IGN2 term ...

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