Kia Cee'd: Automatic transaxle operation / Paddle shifter
The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the sports mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h, if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you shift the shift lever from D (Drive) to sports mode and shift it from sports mode to D (Drive) again, the system changes from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
✽ NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift the gear.
Shift lock system
For your safety, the automatic transaxle has a shift lock system which prevents shifting the transaxle from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse) unless the brake pedal is depressed.
To shift the transaxle from P (Park) or N (Neutral) into R (Reverse):
1. Depress and hold the brake pedal.
2. Start the engine or turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Move the shift lever.
If the brake pedal is repeatedly depressed and released with the shift lever in the P (Park) position, a chattering noise near the shift lever may be heard. This is a normal condition.
WARNING
Always fully depress the brake pedal before and while shifting out of the P (Park) position into another position to avoid inadvertent motion of the vehicle which could injure persons in or around the vehicle.
Shift-lock override
If the shift lever cannot be moved from the P (Park) or N (Neutral) position into R (Reverse) position with the brake pedal depressed, continue depressing the brake, then do the following:
1. Press the shift-lock release button.
2. Move the shift lever.
3.We recommend that the system be inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.
Ignition key interlock system
The ignition key cannot be removed unless the shift lever is in the P (Park) position.
Transaxle ranges
The indicator lights in the instrument cluster
displays the shift lever position when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into P ...
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 ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Symptoms Table
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate
the priority of the like cause of the problem. Check each part in order.
If necessary, replace these parts.
Symptom ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Repair procedures
Adjustment
1.
After loosening the tail gate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tail
gate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
2.
Adjust the tail gate height by turning the tail gate overslam bumpers
(B).
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