Kia Cee'd: Good driving practices / 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, and release the parking brake. Depress the accelerator gradually while releasing the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a steep hill, the vehicle may have a tendency to roll backwards. Shifting the shift lever into 2 (Second Gear) will help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards.
Good driving practices
Never move the shift lever from P
(Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal
depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P (Park)
when the vehicle is in mot ...
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Transmission Gear Oil Repair procedures
Inspection
In principle, the transmission oil is maintenance-free, and no exchange
is required.
But it must be inspected and replenished every 4 years or 40,000 miles.
1.
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Parking Brake Lever Repair procedures
Removal
The parking brake cables must not be bent or distorted. This will lead
to stiff operation and premature failure.
1.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer t ...
