Inspect your spark plugs as described in chapter 7 and replace them if necessary. Also check all ignition wiring and components to be sure they are not cracked, worn or damaged in any way.
Change to "winter weight" oil if
necessary
To keep locks from freezing: Drive Belt Routing Overview - 1.5L EcoBoost™ and 2.0L EcoBoost™
1.5L EcoBoost™
2.0L EcoBoost™
The long drive belt is on the first
pulley groove closest to the
engine.
The short drive belt is on the
second pulley groove farthest
from engine.
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Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear
before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you
might have to use your brakes so much
that they would get hot and no longer
operate efficiently.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and
reduce your speed to around 70 k ...