Hyundai Santa Fe: Dual clutch transmission operation / DCT warning messages
This warning message is displayed when vehicle is driven slowly on a grade and
the vehicle detects that the brake pedal is not applied.
Steep grade! Press brake pedal
Driving up hills or on steep grades:
- To hold the vehicle on an incline use the foot brake or the parking
brake.
- When in stop-and-go traffic on an incline, allow a gap to form ahead
of you before moving the vehicle forward. Then hold the vehicle on the incline
with the foot brake.
- If the vehicle is held or creeping forward on an incline by applying
the accelerator pedal, the clutch and transmission may overheat which can result
in damage. At this time, a warning message will appear on the LCD display.
- If the LCD warning is active, the foot brake must be applied.
- Ignoring the warnings can lead to damage to the transmission.
Transmission high temperature
- Under certain conditions, such as repeated stop-and-go launches on
steep grades, sudden take off or acceleration, or other harsh driving conditions,
the transmission clutch temperatures will increase excessively.
- When the clutch temperatures are too high, the “Transmission temp.
is high! Stop safely” warning message will appear on the LCD display, a chime
will sound, and the transmission shifting may not be smooth.
- If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the brakes and shift the vehicle to P (Park), and
allow the transmission to cool.
- If you ignore this warning, the driving condition may become worse.
You may experience abrupt shifts, frequent shifts, or jerkiness.
- When the message “Trans cooled. Resume driving.” appears you can continue
to drive your vehicle.
- When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.
Transmission overheated
- If the vehicle continues to be driven and the clutch temperatures reach
the maximum temperature limit, the “Transmission Hot! Park with engine on” warning
will be displayed. When this occurs the clutch is disabled until the clutch
cools to normal temperatures.
- The warning will display a time to wait for the transmission to cool.
- If this occurs, pull over to a safe location, stop the vehicle with
the engine running, apply the brakes and shift the vehicle to P (Park), and
allow the transmission to cool.
- When the message “Trans cooled. Resume driving.” appears you can continue
to drive your vehicle.
- When possible, drive the vehicle smoothly.
If any of the warning messages in the LCD display continue to blink, for your
safety, contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer and have the system checked.
The dual clutch transmission has eight forward speeds and one reverse speed.
The individual speeds are selected automatically when the shift button is in
the D (Drive) position...
The indicator in the instrument cluster displays the shift button position when
the ignition switch is in the ON position.
P (Park)
Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park)...
Other information:
To help achieve proper engine and powertrain performance and durability, use
only lubricants of the proper quality. The correct lubricants also help promote
engine efficiency that results in improved fuel economy.
These lubricants and fluids are recommended for use in your vehicle...
Replacement
1.
Remove the front seat assembly.
(Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")
2.
Disconnect the front seat belt buckle connector wiring (A).
3...
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