Kia Forte: Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) / LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message

Transmission temperature Gauge

■ Type A

■ Type B

■ Type A

■ Type B

• Select trip computer mode on the LCD display and move to the transmission temperature screen to see the temperature of the dual clutch transmission.
• Try to drive so that the temperature gauge does not indicate a high temperature/overheating. When the transmission is overheated, the warning message will display on the LCD. Follow the displayed message.
• The transmission temperature is displayed in three colors (white, orange and red) as the temperature increases (if equipped with the color type cluster). The temperature gauge is displayed in one color (white) if equipped with the mono type cluster.
• An orange temperature gauge is dis-played right before the warning message appears on the LCD display. (if equipped)

CAUTION

An increased or high temperature on the transmission temperature gauge can appear when the vehicle is on an incline and stopped for a long time using the accelerator pedal and without depressing the brake pedal.

■ Type A

■ Type B

Normal (below marking 10)

• In order to maintain the optimal gear shift performance, drive so that the temperature gauge is below the point (below marking10).

✽ NOTICE

The transmission temperature may increase rapidly if clutch slip occurs excessively due to repeated stopand- go driving on steep grades and when Hill Hold is maintained for a long time. In order to prevent excessive temperature increase, use the brake during low speed driving or when stopping the vehicle on a hill.

Before entering High/Overheat (from marking 10 to 14)

■ Type A

■ Type B

• This zone shows what the dual clutch temperature of the DCT is close to entering the high/overheat zone. When the clutch temperature is within this zone (from marking 10 to 14), drive with minimal clutch slip so that that the temperature goes below marking 10.
• If the dual clutch temperature continues to increase and reaches marking 14, the warning alarm sounds and the temperature gauge pops up on the cluster. The DCT warning message is not displayed.

High/Overheat (from marking 15 to 16)

■ Type A

■ Type B

• This zone shows that the dual clutch temperature of the DCT has entered the high/overheat zone. The DCT warning alarm sounds, the warning message is displayed on the cluster and the temperature gauge disappears from the cluster. Follow the displayed warning message.
• To check the temperature status of the dual clutch when overheated, move to the temperature gauge screen by selecting the trip computer mode. Then, you can check the temperature status of the dual clutch.

• DCT warning messages
• Transmission ranges
• Paddle shifter
• Ignition key interlock system