Kia Cee'd: Manual transaxle operation / 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 the clutch pedal while driving. This can cause unnecessary wear. Do not partially engage the clutch to hold the vehicle on an incline. This causes unnecessary wear. Use the foot brake or parking brake to hold the vehicle on an incline. Do not operate the clutch pedal rapidly and repeatedly.
CAUTION
When operating the clutch pedal, depress the clutch pedal down fully. If you don’t depress the clutch pedal fully, the clutch may be damaged or noise may occur.
Manual transaxle operation
■ Type A
■ Type B
The manual transaxle has 6 forward
gears.
This shift pattern is imprinted on the
shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized
in all forward gears so shift ...
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 ...
Other information:
: Post-Crash Alert System. Automatic Crash Shutoff
Post-Crash Alert System
What Is the Post-Crash Alert System
The system helps draw attention to your
vehicle in the event of a serious impact.
How Does the Post-Crash Alert System Work
The system is designed to turn the hazard
flashers on and to intermittently sound the
horn in the event of a seri ...
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment
must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible
material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. L ...
