Kia Cee'd: Instrument cluster (Normal vision) / Dual clutch transmission (DS mode) shift indicator

Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Instrument cluster (Normal vision) / Dual clutch transmission (DS mode) shift indicator

The indicator displays which Dual clutch transmission shift lever is selected.

In DS mode, the “SPORTS” indicator displays in cluster. For more detailed information about DS mode, refer to the chapter 5.

CAUTION - DCT

When the problem of gear system occurs, the transaxle indicator will blink. For your safety, we recommend that you contact an authorized Kia dealer and have the system checked.
When the clutch is overheated, the safe protection mode operates. According to the safe protection mode, the transaxle indicator blinks with buzzer sound. The buzzer beeps 3 times. In this time, the LCD warning about safe protection mode also displays. In this condition, the driving may not be smoothly. If you ignore this warning, the driving condition is getting worse and the system may have problem. To return the normal driving condition, apply the foot brake and stop the vehicle for few minutes before driving off.

Automatic Transaxle Shift Indicator in sports mode

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Speed limiter indicator

The indicator illuminates when the speed limit control system is enabled by move the lever up on the steering wheel. The indicator goes off when the lever up again to deactivate the syste ...

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