Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid 2017 Quick Reference Manual page 21

DRIVING
NOTE:
Dual Clutch Transmission characteristics
The new technology of the Dual Clutch Transmission is different from a
traditional automatic or manual transmission:
• The Dual Clutch Transmission is an automatically shifting manual
transmission.
• Dual Clutch Transmission utilizes two clutches connected to a
computer-controlled manual gearbox. It provides the convenience of
a transmission that shifts automatically, with the efficiency of a manual
transmission.
• When you turn the engine on and off, you may hear clicking sounds as
the system goes through a self test.
This is a normal sound for the Dual Clutch Transmission.
• When you stop on a hill, if you remove your foot from the brake pedal,
the vehicle will remain stationary for approximately two seconds to help
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. If you depress the
accelerator pedal during the two second interval, the vehicle will
accelerate.
If you wait more than two seconds, the vehicle will enter creep mode
and may roll backwards if the hill is steep.
Caution
• You should always use the foot brake to hold the car on a hill until you
are ready to drive. Using creep mode to hold the car on a hill may
damage the clutch.
• If the clutch becomes overheated by excessive use of the clutch to hold
on a hill, you may notice a shudder feeling and a blinking display on
the instrument cluster. When this occurs, the clutch is disabled until the
clutch cools to normal temperatures. If this occurs, pull over to a safe
location, shift into P (Park) and apply the foot brake for a few minutes.
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VIRTUAL ENGINE SOUND SYSTEM(VESS)
The Virtual Engine Sound System generates engine sound for
pedestrians to hear vehicle sound because there is limited sound while
motor power is used.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
HYUNDAI IONIQ HYBRID
The ESC system is an electronic
system designed to help the driver
maintain vehicle control under
adverse conditions.
ESC automatically selects the ON
position when the engine is started.
To turn off Traction Control
Press the ESC OFF button shortly.
To turn off Traction & Stability
Control
Press the ESC OFF button for more
than 3 seconds.
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