Kia Cee'd: 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.
In the Sports Mode, this indicator informs
which gear is desired while driving to
save fuel.
For example
: Indicates that shifting up to
the 3rd
gear is desired (currently the shift
leve ...
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 ...
Other information:
: Automatic Transmission – Troubleshooting
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(HEV)/Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Automatic Transmission – Information Messages - Gasoline
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: Starting the Engine
Before starting the engine, check the
following:
Make sure the headlamps and
electrical accessories are off.
Make sure the parking brake is on.
Make sure the transmission is in park
(P).
Fully press the brake pedal.Note: Do not touch the accelerator
pedal.
Turn the key to position II ...