Kia Cee'd: Manual transaxle operation / Downshifting

When you must slow down in heavy traffic or while driving up steep hills, downshift before the engine starts to labor. Downshifting reduces the chance of stalling and gives better acceleration when you again need to increase your speed. When the vehicle is traveling down steep hills, downshifting helps maintain safe speed and prolongs brake life.

Using the clutch
The clutch pedal should be depressed all the way to the floor before shifting, then released slowly. The clutch pedal should always be fully released while driving. Do not rest your foot on th ...

Good driving practices
Never take the vehicle out of gear and coast down a hill. This is extremely hazardous. Always leave the vehicle in gear. Don't "ride" the brakes. This can cause them to overheat and m ...

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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Airbag Module Disposal Description and operation
Airbag Disposal Special tool required Deployment tool 0957A-34100A Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole vehicle to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed. If the vehicle is still within the warranty peri ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Shift Cable Repair procedures
Removal 1. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console") 2. Remove the air duct. 3. Remove the control cable (A). 4. Remove ...

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