4MOTION Active Control -> Troubleshooting for Your Volkswagen Atlas SUV First Generation (2018-2023)

according to your preferences. The instrument cluster display tells you if an Offroad driving mode has been selected.  
improve the traction on slippery or snowy ground by having a more precise power transmission.  
Using the Snow driving mode can  
NOTICE  
Using 4MOTION Active Control driving modes while driving normally may lead to tire wear, increased fuel consumption and an increased noise level.  
Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems  
The Normal driving mode represents the basic settings for the vehicle systems when the ignition is switched on.  
Behavior of the driving mode when switching the ignition off and on  
If you switch the ignition off and then on again, the previously selected driving mode remains selected.  
If you have previously selected the Snow, Offroad or Offroad Individual driving mode and then switch the ignition off and on again, the previously selected onroad  
driving mode will be set.  
Behavior of the Drive vehicle system when the ignition is switched off and on  
The settings for the Drive vehicle system are reset to the Normal driving mode settings when you switch the ignition off and on again.  
The other vehicle systems will retain their settings.  
You can change the Drive vehicle system back to the preferred driving mode.  
1. Select your desired driving mode again.  
Or: In order to reactivate the settings in the Sport driving mode, move the automatic transmission selector lever backwards into driving mode S.  
Troubleshooting  
The “S” gear cannot be engaged  
The transmission cannot shift into S when the Offroad or Snow driving mode is selected. Information is shown in the instrument cluster display if an Offroad driving  
mode has been selected.  
1. To be able to shift into S, select another driving mode.  
The driving mode or the vehicle systems do not behave as expected  
1. Pay attention to the standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems Standard behavior of the driving mode and the vehicle systems.  
Offroad display  
Fig. 120 In the Infotainment system: Offroad display.  
The Offroad display provides digital  
instruments that display additional  
information about the vehicle and its  
environment. This enables you to make  
a more precise assessment of the current  
driving situation.  
Open the Offroad display  
1. Press the MENU button in the Infotainment system.  
2. Tap the Vehicle function key.  
3. Tap the Selection function key.  
4. Tap the Offroad function key.  
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