Quick Reference Guide I
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Quick Reference Guide
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DRIVING
DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION
NOTE:
Dual Clutch Transmission characteristics
The new technology of the Dual Clutch Transmission is different from a
traditional automatic or manual transmission:
• The Dual Clutch Transmission is an automatically shifting manual
transmission.
• Dual Clutch Transmission utilizes two clutches connected to a
computer-controlled manual gearbox. It provides the convenience of a
transmission that shifts automatically, with the efficiency of a manual
transmission.
• When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds as
the system goes through a self test.
This is a normal sound for the Dual Clutch Transmission.
(
) : Depress the brake pedal and press the shift button while moving the shift lever.
(
) : Press the shift button while moving the shift lever.
(
) : The shift lever can freely operate.
Shift the lever from D into the manual
gate to activate manual shift mode.
Manual shift mode is a recalibrated
automatic mode that will hold gears
longer and downshift at higher RPM for
a more dynamic driving style. Gasoline
engine will be engaged more frequently.
Manual shift mode
• When you stop on a hill, if you remove your foot from the brake pedal,
the vehicle will remain stationary for approximately two seconds to
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. If you depress the
accelerator pedal during the two second interval, the vehicle will
accelerate.
If you wait more than two seconds, the vehicle will enter creep mode
and may roll backwards if the hill is steep.
Caution
• You should always use the foot brake to hold the car on a hill until you
are ready to drive. Using creep mode to hold the car on a hill may
damage the clutch.
• If the clutch becomes overheated by excessive use of the clutch to hold
on a hill, you may notice a shudder feeling and a blinking display on
the instrument cluster. When this occurs, the clutch is disabled until the
clutch cools to normal temperatures. If this occurs, pull over to a safe
location, shift into P (Park) and apply the foot brake for a few minutes.
ECO mode
If you drive the vehicle with the shift lever in D (Drive),
the vehicle will automatically change to ECO mode.
The ECO indicator will illuminate on the instrument
cluster.
When driving in ECO mode, the vehicle
improves fuel efficiency for eco-friendly driving.
SPORT mode
If you drive the vehicle with the shift lever in S (Sport), the
vehicle will automatically change to SPORT mode.
The SPORT indicator will illuminate on the instrument
cluster.
When driving in SPORT mode, the vehicle provides more
responsive powertrain performance, sporty but firm
handling, and the fuel efficiency may decrease.
ECO/SPORT mode