Kia Sonet 2024 - Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)

Driving your vehicle
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Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
僅 In the event your vehicle leaves the
roadway, do not steer sharply.
Instead, slow down before pulling
back into the travel lanes.
僅 Never exceed posted speed limits.
WARNING
If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow,
mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt
to rock the vehicle free by moving it for
-
ward and backward. Do not attempt this
procedure if people or objects are any
-
where near the vehicle. During the rock -
ing operation the vehicle may suddenly
move forward of backward as it
becomes unstuck, causing injury or
damage to nearby people or objects.
Moving up a steep grade from a
standing start
To move up a steep grade from a stand -
ing start, depress the brake pedal, shift
the shift lever to D (Drive). Select the
appropriate gear depending on load
weight and steepness of the grade, and
release the parking brake. Depress the
accelerator gradually whilst releasing
the service brakes.
When accelerating from a stop on a
steep hill, the vehicle may have a ten
-
dency to roll backwards.
WARNING
When you start driving after the car was
stopped on a hill, even though the shift
lever is in D (Driving) position, if you do
not step on the accelerator pedal or
brake pedal, the car may roll backward,
resulting in a fatal accident.
Always come to a complete stop before
shifting into D (Drive).
Dual clutch transmission (DCT)
(if equipped)
Depress the brake pedal and the
lock release button when shifting.
Press the lock release button when
shifting.
The shift lever can be shifted
freely.
* To move the shift lever from/to P
(Parking) or between R (Reverse) and
D (Drive), you must depress the brake
pedal for the vehicle to stand still.
Dual clutch transmission opera -
tion
The dual clutch transmission has 7 for -
ward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected auto
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matically in the D (Drive) position.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
僅 ALWAYS check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle for people, espe
-
cially children, before shifting a vehi -
cle into D (Drive) or R (Reverse).
僅 Before leaving the driver's seat,
always make sure the shift lever is in
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