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.
Jump starting
If the engine overheatsKia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting
the shift lever to the P(Park) position
for automatic transaxle and to
the 1(First) gear or R(Reverse) for
manual transax ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Repair procedures
Removal
Side Impact Sensor
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes
before beginning work.
2.
Remove the door scuff trim.
(Refer to Body - "Door scuff trim")
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