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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
EURO TWIN CLUTCH SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION
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This vehicle may be equipped with a fuel efficient Euro Twin Clutch Six Speed Trans-
mission. This transmission offers a sportier driving experience with faster AutoStick
shifting.
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During low-speed driving conditions in first gear, vehicle momentum changes may feel
exaggerated in response to changes in accelerator pedal position. This behavior is nor-
mal and is similar to vehicles equipped with a manual transmission.
NOTE:
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Very aggressive or low speed stop and go in traffic driving may result in some clutch
odor similar to a manual transmission. An active warning message will display in the
Instrument Cluster if cool down actions are needed.
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The first few shifts on a new vehicle may be somewhat abrupt. This is a normal condi-
tion, and precision shifts will develop within a few hundred miles (kilometers).
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At low speeds you may hear mechanical noises similar to a manual transmission as the
transmission changes gears. These noises are normal and will not damage the transmis-
sion.
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Before and after the engine is started, you may hear a hydraulic pump for a short pe-
riod of time. This noise is normal and will not damage the transmission.
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During extremely cold temperatures, the transmission will not operate if the oil tem-
perature is -22°F (-30°C) or below. Allow the engine to idle briefly with the transmis-
sion in PARK in order to warm the fluid. Normal operation will resume once the
transmission temperature has risen to a suitable level.
Shifting The Transmission
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The transmission gear selector position (PRND) is displayed both on the gear selector
and in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).
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To drive, depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front of the gear selector
and move the gear selector from PARK or NEUTRAL to the DRIVE position.
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Manual shifts can also be made using the AutoStick shift control (refer to "AutoStick" in
the Owner's Manual for further information). Moving the gear selector into the
AutoStick (-/+) position (beside the DRIVE position) activates AutoStick mode, provid-
ing manual shift control and displaying the current gear in the instrument cluster (as 1,
2, 3, etc.). Toggling the gear selector forward (-) or rearward (+) while in the
AutoStick position will manually select the transmission gear.
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This transmission is programmed to prevent shifting from REVERSE to DRIVE or
DRIVE to REVERSE, if vehicle speed is above 6 mph (10 km/h). This safety feature
helps protect your transmission from damage.
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