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.
Dual clutch transmission operation
The dual clutch transmission has 7
forward speeds and one reverse
speed.
The individual speeds are selected
automatically in the D (Drive) position.
WARNI ...
■ Type A
■ Type B
This warning message is displayed
when the vehicle is driven slowly on
a grade and the vehicle detects that
the brake pedal is not applied.
Steep grade
Driving up ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the room lamp lens (A) by using a screwdriver or remover.
3.
Disconnect the vanity lamp connector (A).
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Temperature control
The temperature control knob allows
you to control the temperature of the
air flowing from the ventilation system.
To change the air temperature in the
passenger compartment, turn the
knob to the right for warm and hot air,
or to the left for cooler air.
Air intak ...