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 Owners Manual: Manual transaxle shift indicator
This indicator informs you which gear is desired while driving to save fuel. For example : Indicates that shifting up to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the shift lever is in the 2nd or 1st gear). : Indicates that shifting down to the 3rd gear is desired (currently the shift l ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Instrument Cluster Repair procedures
Inspection Speedometer 1. Adjust the pressure of the tires to the specified level. 2. Drive the vehicle onto a speedometer tester. Use wheel chocks (A) as appropriate. 3. Check if the speedometer ...

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