Kia Cee'd: Driving your vehicle / Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Moving up a steep grade from a standing start

To move up a steep grade from a standing start, depress the brake pedal, shift the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the appropriate gear depending on load weight and steepness of the grade, an ...

Dual clutch transmission operation

The dual clutch transmission has 7 (or 6) forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically in the D (Drive) position. WARNING To reduce the risk of seri ...

Other information:

: Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is Grade Assist Provides additional grade braking with a combination of engine motoring and high-voltage battery charging to help maintain vehicle speed when descending a grade. Switching Grade Assist On and Off Press the grade assist button to activate grade assist. The grade assist lamp ...

: Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
WARNING: Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the seatbelt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt correctly could reduce its effectiveness and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Press the button and slide the height adjuster up or down. Rele ...