Kia Cee'd: Instrument cluster (Normal vision) / Dual clutch transmission (DS mode) shift indicator
The indicator displays which Dual clutch transmission shift lever is selected.
In DS mode, the “SPORTS” indicator displays in cluster. For more detailed information about DS mode, refer to the chapter 5.
CAUTION - DCT
- When the problem of gear system occurs, the transaxle indicator will blink. For your safety, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
- When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode operates. According to the safe protection mode, the transaxle indicator blinks with buzzer sound. The buzzer beeps 3 times. In this time, the LCD warning about safe protection mode also displays. In this condition, the driving may not be smoothly. If you ignore this warning, the driving condition is getting worse and the system may have problem. To return the normal driving condition, apply the foot brake and stop the vehicle for few minutes before driving off.
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
leve ...
Speed limiter indicator
The indicator illuminates when the speed
limit control system is enabled by move
the lever up on the steering wheel.
The indicator goes off when the
lever
up again to deactivate the syste ...
Other information:
: Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your de ...
: Opening and Closing the Hood
Opening the Hood
Open the left-hand front door.
Fully pull the hood release lever and
let it completely retract.Note: This action releases the hood latch.
Fully pull the hood release lever for a
second time.Note: This action fully releases the hood.
Open the hood.Note: There is no secondary h ...
