The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position or the sports mode.
With the shift lever in the D position
The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 10km/h.
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the system changes from automatic mode to manual mode.
When the vehicle speed is lower than 10km/h, if you depress the accelerator pedal for more than 5 seconds or if you shift the shift lever from D (Drive) to sports mode and shift it from sports mode to D (Drive) again, the system changes from manual mode to automatic mode.
With the shift lever in the sports mode
Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear.
✽ NOTICE
If you pull the [+] and [-] paddle shifters at the same time, you cannot shift the gear.
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Repair procedures
Removal
Side Impact Sensor
1.
Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes
before beginning work.
2.
Remove the door scuff trim.
(Refer to Body - "Door scuff trim")
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Intake Manifold Components and components location
Components
1. Intake manifold assembly
2. Intake manifold gasket
3. Electronic throttle body gasket
4. Electronic throttle body
5. Bracket
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