Kia Cee'd: Winter driving / Use high quality ethylene glycol coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high quality ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling system. It is the only type of coolant that should be used because it helps prevent corrosion in the cooling system, lubricates the water pump and prevents freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish your coolant in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Before winter, have your coolant tested to assure that its freezing point is sufficient for the temperatures anticipated during the winter.
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner, they can be damaged by mounting
some types of snow chains on them.
Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended
instead of snow chains. Do ...
Check battery and cables
Winter puts additional burdens on the
battery system. Visually inspect the battery
and cables as described in chapter
7. We recommend that the system be
checked by an authorized Kia dealer. ...
Other information:
: Pedestrian Alert System. 911 Assist
Pedestrian Alert System
WHAT IS THE PEDESTRIAN ALERT SYSTEM
Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and
electric vehicles at low speeds, the system
creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians.
The system is on when your vehicle is
running and not in park (P). Some sound
may be audible in the passen ...
: Opening the Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
With the transmission in park
(P), press the button on the
instrument panel.
Note: Be careful when opening or closing
the liftgate in a garage or other enclosed
area to avoid damaging the liftgate.
Note: Do not hang anything, for example
a bike rac ...
