Launch Control

[NYLAWBIZ]

That's a good question. I'm not sure. However it doesn't stand to reason that engine oil temperature would be below 200°F (especially on a turbocharged engine) if coolant temperatures are well above boiling (212°F) and under pressure to prevent vaporization. Engine oil temperatures should be much higher. I assumed that the temperature there was transmission oil temperature for that reason, plus the fact that the 200°F temperature on the LCD takes about 5-6 miles to reach stabilization while engine coolant temperature on the other gauge is at operating temperature much more quickly. With engine coolant monitored, it stands to reason that engine oil temperatures would be less important to monitor than transmission oil temperatures.

I'll see if I can find out for certain.

Thank you!

 

[AV8R]

Been playing with the launch control a bit. I know the owner's manual says not to use it too much as it puts it: View attachment 6916

Question: how often would you use it? Within a one hour period? Daily? I'd appreciate any informed opinion on this, thanks.

Still breaking mine in so have not used it. I would tho but not daily maybe once or twice a week at the lights to drag off mustangs! Lol

 

[CDv6]

At the Stinger Experience, they told us either the BMW or the Porsche (maybe both) had an internal counter for launch control, and something like 150 was the max. The cars we drove had "long since" maxed-out that counter, so LC was supposedly no longer functional.

 

[Soca Boy]

Put it on sport
Press and release the traction control button
Hold down the traction control button for a few seconds
Left foot on brake
Push the go pedal all the way down with right foot

When you see/hear the notification that launch control has been initiated let go of the brake and hold on!

Thank you

 

[Fred Pahlke]

Thanks for all of the replies, but no one answered my original question

here is an answer you probably don't want to hear.......the stress on the car is not good and with anything with a machine, you stress it, the trans or the engine, there is always the possibility to have a malfunction that could require significant work.....a blown engine is never good.....never.

 

[Kamauxx]

here is an answer you probably don't want to hear.......the stress on the car is not good and with anything with a machine, you stress it, the trans or the engine, there is always the possibility to have a malfunction that could require significant work.....a blown engine is never good.....never.

If properly used Kia will be responsible for repairing any issue. Remember, this is something that Kia's engineers designed/installed on the car. Launch control isn't an aftermarket product.

Proper usage of launch control will fall under Kia's 10 yr/100k mile powertrain warranty.

 

[Leftlane]

If properly used Kia will be responsible for repairing any issue. Remember, this is something that Kia's engineers designed/installed on the car. Launch control isn't an aftermarket product.

Proper usage of launch control will fall under Kia's 10 yr/100k mile powertrain warranty.

If properly used Kia will be responsible for repairing any issue. Remember, this is something that Kia's engineers designed/installed on the car. Launch control isn't an aftermarket product.

Proper usage of launch control will fall under Kia's 10 yr/100k mile powertrain warranty.

While it is true that it is a standard feature and the warranty would apply...... Fred’s point about engine and transmission stress is valid.
I saw posted somewhere on this forum a picture from the Stinger owners manual stating “continued use of Launch Control feature can pose problems” ..... or something to that effect.
If you don’t plan on keeping the car more then a couple years or don’t mind it in the shop more often, then have fun and launch away!