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:
: Cooling System Capacity and Specification - 2.0L EcoBoost™
Use coolant that meets the defined
specification.
If you do not use coolant that meets the
defined specification, it could result in:
Component damage that your vehicle
warranty does not cover.
Reduced vehicle performance.
Capacities
Materials
...
: Under Hood Overview - 2.5L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid
Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Windshield washer fluid reservoir: See Adding Washer Fluid.
Low temp coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant.
High temp coolant cap: See Checking the Coolant.
Engine oil filler cap: See Adding Engine Oil.
Engine oil dipstick: See Engine Oil Dipstick Overview.
Brake fluid reservoir: See Checkin ...
