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: Rear Washer Motor Repair procedures
Inspection
Front and Rear Washer Motor
1.
With the washer motor connected to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir
tank with water.
Before filling the r ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator in
sports mode
In the Sports Mode, this indicator informs
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 (curren ...
