Kia Soul: Dual clutch transmission (DCT) / LCD display for transmission temperature and warning message

Transmission temperature Gauge

• 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 do not show high/overheat. 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 it increases. (if equipped with the color type cluster) if equipped with the mono type cluster. temperature gauge is displayed in one color (white).
• Orange temperature gauge is displayed right before the warning message appears on the LCD display. (if equipped)

CAUTION

• Increase (high temperature) of the transmission temperature gauge usually appears on an incline when the vehicle is stopped for a long time using accelerator pedal, without depressing the brake pedal.
• To maintain the optimal transmission performance, drive so that the white gauge is not exceeded. (if equipped)

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 temperature gauge 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)

• This zone shows that the dual clutch temperature of the DCT is before entering the high/overheat zone. When the clutch temperature is within this zone (from marking 10 to 14), drive minimizing the clutch slip so that the temperature gauge is below the point(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)

• This zone shows that the dual clutch temperature of the DCT has entered the high/overheat zone. The DCT warning alarm sounds, 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
• Shift lock system