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:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Smart Key Unit Repair procedures
Inspection Smart Key Unit – Refer to Smart key system - "Smart key Diagnostic" Smart Key Switch – Refer to Smart key system - "Smart key Diagnostic" Antenna – Refer to ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: VSM operation
When the VSM is operating: ESC (Electronic Stability Control) () light will blink. The steering wheel may be controlled. When the vehicle stability management is operating properly, you can feel a slight pulsation in the vehicle. This is only the effect of brake control and indi ...

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