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 ...
Other information:
: EV Coach - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
EV coach can help you get the most out of
your vehicle's electric driving capabilities.
Note: EV coach is a selectable screen. See
Customizing the Instrument Cluster
Display.
When you are accelerating or maintaining
speed you see a blue or white solid bar
indicating vehicle power. You may also ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment
must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible
material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. L ...
