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: Description and operation
OBD-II review
1. Overview
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board Diagnostics
(OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model year. The
first phase, OBD-I, required monitoring of the fuel metering system, Exhaust
Gas Rec ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Specifications
Specification
Smart Key Unit
Items
Specification
Rated voltage
DC 12V
Operating voltage
DC 9 ~ 16V
Operating temperature
-30°C ~ 75°C (-22°F ~ 167°F)
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