Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected.
After driving through water, dry the brakes by gently applying them several times while the vehicle is moving slowly.
Driving in the rain
Driving off-roadKia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Tail Gate Latch 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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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: MAINTENANCE UNDER SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS - FOR EUROPE
The following items must be serviced more frequently on cars mainly used
under severe driving conditions.
Refer to the chart below for the appropriate maintenance intervals.
R : Replace
I : Inspect and if necessary, adjust, correct, clean or replace
SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS
A : Repeate ...