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Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)*
Some Kia vehicles are equipped with Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) for both automatic and manual transmissions
The following are unique driving tips of the Dual Clutch Transmission:
• To hold the vehicle stationary on an incline, the service brake or parking brake
MUST
be used or the gear shift
MUST
be in the (P) Park position
If the vehicle is held stationary by applying the accelerator pedal on a slope, the clutch/transmission may overheat, resulting in damage
• Avoid aggressive launches on steep grades as this may result in an overheated clutch and transmission
• A slight time lag may be experienced at takeoff from stand still during aggressive acceleration maneuvers
If the clutch is over-heating an amber-colored warning light
will be displayed in the instrument cluster
Should this condition occur,
pull over and place the vehicle in Park and idle the engine.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for additional information on DCT operation or call Kia Consumer Affairs for additional information.
Sportmatic
®
Shifting Video
To view a video on your
mobile device, snap this
QR Code or visit the listed
website
Refer to page 2 for more
information
www.youtube.com/KiaFeatureVideos
QR CODE
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•
Press brake pedal and depress release button to move gear shift from N to P, N
to R or from P to any gear
•
Manual Mode downshifts are made automatically when the vehicle slows
down When the vehicle stops, 1st gear is automatically selected
QUICK TIPS
P:
Park
R:
Reverse
N:
Neutral
D:
Drive
[+]:
Manual Mode Upshift
[–]:
Manual Mode Downshift
Manual Mode:
To enter Manual mode, move shift lever from D to left gate
A
To shift while in Manual mode, move shift lever up [+] to upshift
or down [–] to downshift
Automatic Gear Shift with Sportmatic
®
Shifting
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