DCT Warning Messages

This warning message is displayed when the vehicle is moving slowly on a slope and the vehicle detects that the brake pedal is not depressed.

Steep Slope

Driving uphill or on a steep slope:

• To hold the vehicle on a slope, use the foot brake or parking brake.
• When driving with frequent stops on a slope, stop at a distance ahead before moving the vehicle forward. Then hold the vehicle on the slope with the foot brake.
• If the vehicle is held on a slope using the accelerator pedal, or if it creeps slowly with the brake pedal released, the clutch and transmission may overheat, which may cause damage. At this time, a warning message appears on the LCD display.
• If the LCD warning is active, you must apply the foot brake.
• Ignoring warnings may cause damage to the transmission.

High Transmission Temperature

• Under certain conditions, such as repeated starts and stops on steep slopes, sudden takeoff or acceleration, or other severe driving conditions, the transmission clutch temperature will increase excessively. Eventually the transmission clutch may overheat.
• If the transmission overheats, the fail-safe mode activates and the gear position indicator on the instrument cluster flashes with a chime. At this time, the warning message "Transmission Overheated! Safe Stop" will appear on the LCD, and driving may not be smooth.
• In this case, stop in a safe place, stop the vehicle with the engine running, depress the brake pedal, shift the vehicle into P (Park), and allow the transmission to cool down.
• If you ignore this warning, driving conditions may deteriorate. Harsh shifting, frequent shifting, or jerking may occur. To return to normal driving conditions, stop the vehicle and apply the parking brake or shift into P (Park). Then allow the transmission to cool for several minutes with the engine running before moving off.
• If possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.

Transmission Overheated

• If the vehicle continues to move and the clutch temperature reaches the maximum limit, the warning message "Transmission Hot! Park with Engine Running" appears. In this case, the clutch is disengaged until the clutch cools to normal temperature.
• The warning will display the time remaining for the transmission to cool down.
• In this case, stop in a safe place, stop the vehicle with the engine running, depress the brake pedal, shift the vehicle into P (Park), and allow the transmission to cool down.
• When the message "Transmission Cooled. Resume Driving" appears, you may continue driving your vehicle.
• If possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.

If any of the warning messages on the LCD display continues to flash, for your safety, have the system checked at a qualified workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.