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: Roll Blind Repair procedures
Replacement [Removal] 1. Remove the roof trim. (Refer to Roof Trim - "Roof Trim Assembly") 2. Open the movable glass fully. 3. Loosen the roll blind lower bracket (A) mounting screws ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Emergency Signal System Description and operation
Description Introduction of quick brake warning system (ESS) In case of sudden braking by the driver, the brake lamp and/or turn signal flash to warn the vehicle behind. 1. Basic function (Blinking the brake lamp/emergency lamp) – ...

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