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:

: Grade Assist - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
What Is Grade Assist Provides additional grade braking with a combination of engine motoring and high-voltage battery charging to help maintain vehicle speed when descending a grade. Switching Grade Assist On and Off Press the grade assist button to activate grade assist. The grade assist lamp ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: User Settings
1. Stop the vehicle with the ignition switch in the ON position or engine running. 2. Press the button until the User setting mode is displayed. 3.You can change the item by pressing the ▼ button and select an item by pressing the button. Door Menu • Auto Door Lock Off - The ...

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