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 Owners Manual: Automatic heating and air conditioning
The automatic climate control system is controlled by simply setting the desired temperature. Soft mode Fast mode You can choose either the soft mode or fast mode to select the fan speed. Soft mode : The wind blows gently. Fast mode : The wind blows heavier than the soft mode to rea ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Tailgate unlock (3)
1. Press the tailgate unlock button for more than 1 second. 2. The hazard warning light will blink twice to indicate the tailgate is unlocked. ✽ NOTICE After unlocking the tailgate, the tailgate will lock automatically unless it is opened within 30 seconds. Once the tailgate is ...

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