· If you turn off the ignition, the steering column
lock may be seized and the vehicle cannot be
controlled.
Manual shift
Shift gear: manual shift
· Always switch off the Start-Stop system when
working in the engine compartment.
WARNING
If the Start-Stop system is used for a long time at
very high outside temperatures, the 12 volt battery
may be damaged.
In some cases it may be necessary to restart
the engine manually.
Observe the message that appears in this regard
on the instrument panel display.
On vehicles with drive profile selection ÿ p.
169, the Start-Stop system is automatically
activated when the Eco profile is selected.
Fig. 130 Diagram of the gears of a 6-speed manual
gearbox.
Whenever you cross water, manually
disconnect the Start-Stop system.
Depending on the equipment, the vehicle may be
equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Engaging forward gears The
Problems and solutions
position of each gear is represented on the gear
lever.
The engine does not start automatically
1. Start the engine manually ÿ p. 153.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it down.
2. Switch off the Start-Stop system manually.
2. Move the gear lever to the desired position ÿ .
3. Immediately go to a duly qualified specialist
workshop. Volkswagen recommends a
Volkswagen dealer.
3. Release the clutch pedal to engage the clutch.
In some countries the clutch pedal has to be fully
depressed for the engine to start.
Engage reverse gear
Engage reverse gear only when the vehicle is
stopped.
1. Fully depress the clutch pedal and hold it down ÿ .
2. Put the gear lever in neutral
and press it down.
3. Move the gear lever fully to the left and then
forward to the reverse gear position ÿ fig. 130R
.
4. Release the clutch pedal to engage the clutch.
Downshift
While driving, the change to a lower gear must
always be carried out progressively, that is to say,
to the immediately lower gear, and when the ré
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engine groan is not too high ÿ .
Downshift skipping one or more gears
· While driving, do not leave your hand on the
gear lever. The pressure exerted by the hand is
transmitted to the shift forks.
at high speeds or at high engine speeds it can
cause damage to the clutch and gearbox, even if
the clutch is kept depressed ÿ .
· Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop before
engaging reverse gear.
· When changing gear, always fully depress the
clutch pedal.
WARNING
· Do not hold the vehicle stopped uphill with the
clutch “slipping” and the engine running.
Rapid acceleration can cause you to lose traction
and cause the vehicle to skid, especially on
slippery roads. This could cause loss of vehicle
control, accidents and serious injury. · Only
accelerate if the visibility, weather, road and traffic
Upshifting early helps reduce fuel consumption
and operating noises.
conditions allow it, and if you do not endanger
other road users with the acceleration of the
vehicle and your driving style.
Problems and solutions
· Always adapt your driving style to the traffic.
The clutch “slips”
· When you switch off the ASR, the drive wheels
may skid, especially if the road is wet, slippery
or dirty. This may cause the vehicle to be
unable to be steered or controlled.
The control indicator lights up yellow.
The clutch does not transmit all the torque of the engine.
1. If necessary, remove your foot from the pedal of the embra
gue.
WARNING
The clutch has overheated
If the engine is running, the vehicle starts moving
as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch pedal
The control indicator lights up yellow.
An acoustic warning signal may also sound ÿ p.
159.
is released. This also happens if the electronic
parking brake is engaged.
The clutch can become excessively hot if, for
· Never engage reverse gear when he sees
hicle is in motion.
example, you pull off repeatedly, let the vehicle creep
for a long time without accelerating, or pull off and
brake continuously in heavy traffic.
WARNING
If you downshift improperly by engaging too low
a gear, you may lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident and serious injury.
This overheating is indicated by this warning lamp
and, if necessary, additional warning lamps and a
message in the instrument cluster display.
1. It is possible to continue the march.
WARNING
Engaging too low a gear while driving at high
speed or at high engine speeds can cause
considerable damage to the clutch and gearbox.
This can occur even when the clutch pedal is held
down and does not engage.
The clutch has a fault
The control indicator lights up yellow.
The clutch has a fault.
Proceed with caution!
1. Request the help of duly qualified specialized
personnel. Failure to do so can cause
considerable damage to the clutch.
WARNING
Please note the following to prevent damage and
premature wear:
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Immediately have the change checked by a duly
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qualified specialized workshop. Volkswagen
recommends a Volkswagen dealer.
C change operation
dual DSG® clutch
Automatic transmission: select
selector lever positions
Description
The vehicle is equipped with a DSG® dual clutch
transmission .
The DSG® dual-clutch gearbox is a gearbox with
dual-clutch technology that changes gears
automatically. A double clutch and two mutually
independent partial transmissions allow very fast
gear changes without loss of tractive power. The
DSG® dual-clutch gearbox thus combines the power
and economy of a manual gearbox with the comfort
and convenience of a conventional automatic gearbox.
Functioning
While driving, the power from the engine is transmitted
to the drive axle via the gearbox. To change gear, the
power transmission between the engine and the
transmission must be interrupted. This is the function
of the clutch.
Fig. 131 Automatic transmission selector lever with
lock button (arrow).
, du
In the case of the DSG® dual clutch transmission
While driving, the power of the engine is always
With the ignition on, the selected selector lever
position is shown on the instrument cluster display.
transmitted without interruption via one of the two
partial transmissions. Before making a gear change,
the next higher or lower gear in the transmission that
is not active is preselected.
– Parking lock
The drive wheels are locked. Select this position
only when the vehicle is stopped.
Then the clutch of the preselected gear closes and
at the same time the one of the gear that was
selected opens. This allows very fast gear changes.
To move the selector lever out of this position,
depress the brake pedal with the ignition on and
press the lever lock button.
Thanks to its design, the DSG® dual-clutch
gearbox is more efficient than an automatic gearbox.
While the torque converter of an automatic
- Reverse
transmission is always running, the DSG® dual-clutch
transmission can open the clutch at idle speed and
thus save fuel. Due to its efficiency, low weight and
intelligent management, the DSG® dual-clutch
gearbox generally achieves the same or lower fuel
consumption than a manual gearbox.
Reverse is engaged. Select this position only when
the vehicle is stopped.
- Neutral
The change is in the neutral position. No movement
is transmitted to the wheels and the engine braking
effect is not available.
As in the case of the manual transmission, the clutch
of the DSG® dual-clutch transmission also suffers
from wear. Depending on the type of DSG® dual
clutch transmission in question, periodic maintenance
will be required. For more information on this ÿ p.
380. If one of the partial transmissions fails, the
DSG® dual-clutch transmission also offers the
possibility of disengaging one of them and continuing
with the other ÿ p. 164. In this case, order in
– Permanent position for forward movement
Gear ratio: normal program
All changes up or down are done automatically.
The moment of the change occurs according to the
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