Dual Clutch Transmission

Dual Clutch Transmission Operation

The dual clutch transmission has seven forward speeds and one reverse speed. The individual speeds are selected automatically when the shift lever is in the D (Drive) position.

• The dual clutch transmission can be regarded as an automatically shifting manual transmission. It provides the feel of manual transmission driving, but with the convenience of a fully automatic transmission.
• When D (Drive) is selected, the transmission will shift automatically through the gears, similar to a conventional automatic transmission. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission, gear shifts may sometimes be felt and heard as the actuators engage the clutches and the selected gears.
• The dual clutch transmission includes a dry-type dual clutch mechanism, which provides better acceleration performance and improved fuel economy during driving. However, it differs from a conventional automatic transmission because it does not contain a torque converter. Instead, the transition from one gear to another is controlled by clutch slip, especially at lower speeds. As a result, shifts may sometimes be more noticeable and a slight vibration may be felt as the transmission input shaft speed matches the engine shaft speed. This is a normal condition of the dual clutch transmission.
• The dry-type clutch transmits torque more directly and provides a direct-drive feel, which may feel different from a conventional automatic transmission. This may be more noticeable when starting the vehicle from a stop or when driving at low speed with frequent stops.
• When accelerating rapidly or decelerating the vehicle, engine speed may increase suddenly due to clutch slip as the dual clutch transmission selects the appropriate gear. This is normal.
• When starting from a stop on an incline, press the accelerator pedal smoothly and gradually to avoid any feeling of shaking or jerking.
• When driving at low vehicle speed, if the accelerator pedal is released quickly, you may feel engine braking before the transmission shifts gears. This engine braking feel is similar to operating a manual transmission at low speed.
• When driving downhill, you may want to move the shift lever to Manual shift mode and downshift to a lower gear to control your speed without using the brake pedal excessively.
• When you start the engine and it is off, you may hear clicking sounds while the system performs a self-check. This is a normal sound for the dual clutch transmission.
• During the first 1000 miles (1500 km), you may feel that the vehicle does not move smoothly when accelerating at low speed. During this break-in period, the shift quality and performance of your new vehicle are continuously being optimized.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of serious injury or death:

• ALWAYS check the area around your vehicle for people, especially children, before shifting the vehicle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
• Before leaving the driver's seat, always check that the shift lever is in the P (Park) position, then apply the parking brake and turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Unexpected and sudden vehicle movement may occur if these precautions are not followed.
• Do not use aggressive engine braking (downshifting from a higher gear to a lower gear) on slippery roads. This may cause the tires to slip and may lead to an accident.

NOTICE

• Always come to a complete stop before shifting into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
• Do not shift into N (Neutral) while driving.

WARNING

Due to a transmission malfunction, you may not be able to continue driving, and the shift position indicator (D, P) on the instrument cluster will flash. We recommend that you contact an authorized HYUNDAI service center to have the system inspected.