Dual clutch transmission operation
To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:
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ALWAYS check the surrounding areas near your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting a vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
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Before exiting the driver's seat, always make sure the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, then set the parking brake, and place the ENGINE START/STOP button in the OFF position. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement can occur if these precautions are not followed.
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When using Manual Shift Mode, use caution when shifting from a higher gear to a lower gear on slippery roads. This could cause the tires to slip and cause an accident.
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To avoid damage to your transmission, do not try to accelerate with the shift lever in R (Reverse) or any forward gear position with the brake engaged.
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When stopped on a slope, do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator pedal. Engage the service brake or the parking brake.
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The Dual Clutch Transmission gives the driving feel of a manual transmission yet provides the ease of a fully automatic transmission. Unlike a traditional automatic transmission, the gear shifting can be felt (and heard) on the dual clutch transmission.
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Think of it as an automatically shifting manual transmission.
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Shift into Drive range and have fully automatic shifting, similar to a conventional automatic transmission.
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Dual clutch transmission adopts wet-type dual clutch, which is different from torque converter of automatic transmission, and shows better acceleration performance while driving. Initial launch might be a little bit slower than Automatic Transmission.
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The wet-type clutch transfers torque and provides a direct driving feeling which may feel different from a conventional automatic transmission with a torque converter. This may be more noticeable when starting from a stop or low vehicle speed.
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When rapidly accelerating at low speed, the engine could rev at high rpm depending on drivinge condition.
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For smooth launch uphill, press down the accelerator pedal smoothly depending on the current conditions.
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If you release your foot from the accelerator pedal at low vehicle speed, you may a feel strong engine brakinge, which is similar to manual transmission.
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When driving downhill, you may use Manual Mode to downshift to a lower gear in order to control your speed without using the brake pedal excessively.
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When turning the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds as the system goes through a self-test. These are normal sounds for the Dual Clutch Transmission.
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Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
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Do not put the shift lever in N (Neutral) while driving.
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When driving uphill or downhill, always shift to D (Drive) for driving forward or shift to R (Reverse) for driving backwards. Check the gear position indicated on the cluster before driving. Driving in the opposite direction of the selected gear can lead to a dangerous situation by shutting off the engine and affecting the braking performance.
Due to transmission failure, the vehicle may not move, and the position indicator (D, R) will blink on the instrument cluster. In this case, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.