Technical Dual Clutch and overheating in heavy traffic?

[fused]

As I read and learn about the 500L, I run across questions and internet searches aren't helping.

No I have not had this problem BUT if in a long traffic jam, like interstate stuff, how do you guys handle it?

Do you break, wait a few car lengths and then go...stop again repeat...

Do you keep it in 1st and try to average it out?

What works?

Thanks

 

[varesecrazy]

hi,
do you mean on a manual gear box ( stick shift..??),
or an AUTO,

if manual then yes TRY to average it out..,
also you MAY find the engine revs will come-up " automatically" to a good "pull-away" speed when raising the CLUTCH pedal in 1st gear from a stop,
MY TwinAir does this.. VERY helpful in heavy traffic ,
Charlie

 

[fused]

The auto dual clutch. Reading that if you do something, not sure what, the transmission will overheat and tell you to pull over for 6 minutes to cool off. So I'm asking, how does one drive "properly" to avoid this overheat condition in heavy construction...

 

[jabird101]

The DCT is designed to be used as any other transmission. It should not overheat in stop and go traffic. I have driven in heavy traffic every day since July when I brought my L home and have had no transmission issues with the DCT. This includes many 90+ (32+) degree days. It was designed with a creeping feature and other features specifically for traffic.

 

[fused]

Thanks JaBird101... That's exactly what I wanted to know. I try to be as educated on my vehicles as possible so that I can handle any situation...

Greatly appreciated....

 

[jabird101]

I for got to mention this in my original reply. The identical engine and transmission powertrain package has been used in the US spec Dodge Dart for a while now and has a good record.

 

[fused]

I for got to mention this in my original reply. The identical engine and transmission powertrain package has been used in the US spec Dodge Dart for a while now and has a good record.

Great to know, thank you!