Your manual transaxle-equipped vehicle should not be push-started because it might damage the emission control system. Vehicles equipped with automatic transaxle cannot be push-started. Follow the directions in this chapter for “Jumpstarting”.
WARNING
Never tow a vehicle to start it because the sudden surge forward when the engine starts could cause a collision with the tow vehicle.
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Shift Lever Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable.
2.
Remove the gear boots (A) and then remove the shift lever knob (B) by
rotating counter-clockwise.
3.
Remove the floor console assembly. ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Front Seat Assembly Components and components location
Component Location
1. Front seat assembly
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