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: Relay Box (Passenger Compartment) Repair procedures
Fuse Inspection 1. Be sure there is no play in the fuse holders, and that the fuses are held securely. 2. Be sure the fuse capacities for each circuit correct. 3. Check whether or not the fuse is brok ...

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Parking brake & brake fluid warning
Parking brake warning This light illuminates when the parking brake is applied with the ignition switch in the START or ON position. The warning light should go off when the parking brake is released. Low brake fluid level warning If the warning light remains on, it may indicate that ...

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