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WARNING

If the start-stop system is activated during work in the hood space, the engine may start suddenly. This can cause

accidents and serious injuries.

Always deactivate the start-stop system when working in the hood space.

WARNING

With the ignition switched off, certain vehicle systems do not work or only work in a limited way, such as the brake booster

or power steering. As a result, you must use more force for steering and you must apply more pressure on the brake pedal

to stop. When the vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

With the ignition switched off, the airbags and safety belt pretensioners will not function. This can cause serious or fatal

injuries in the event of accidents.

Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

If the ignition is switched off, the steering lock can engage and you would no longer be able to steer the vehicle. When the

vehicle is moving, this can result in loss of control of the vehicle, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries.

Never switch off the ignition when the vehicle is in motion.

NOTICE

If the start-stop system is used for a very long period of time at very high outside temperatures, this can damage the 12-

volt vehicle battery.

Avoid using the start-stop system at very high outside temperatures.

Troubleshooting

The engine no longer starts automatically

The red warning light turns on.

There is a start-stop system malfunction.

1. Start the engine manually ⇒ Start the engine.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Automatic transmission

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Selector lever

When the ignition is switched on, the

gear position that is currently engaged

is shown on the instrument cluster

display and on the selector lever.

Selecting a selector lever position

Fig. 94 In the center console: selector lever of the automatic transmission.

Button for the parking lock.

Selector lever.

To change into gear from neutral position , proceed as follows:

1. Start the engine.

2. Press the brake pedal.

3. Push the selector lever in the desired direction ﬁg. 94

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Changing gear

When operating the brake or selecting a gear, the gear shift pattern is displayed in the instrument cluster.

To select the nearest selector lever position, move the selector lever backward or forward to the ﬁrst pressure point. The

selector lever will then return to its starting position.

To skip a selector lever position, move the selector lever beyond the pressure point and in the direction you require. The

selector lever will then return to its starting position. It is therefore possible to switch directly from gear to gear , for

example. This skips gear

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Description of the selector lever positions

The drive gears are locked. Only select this gear when the vehicle is stationary.

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To engage the parking lock, press the

button ﬁg. 94

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If the engine is switched off while in the

prevented from rolling away.

or gear, the transmission position is automatically engaged and the vehicle

Reverse gear is selected. Only select this gear when the vehicle is stationary. The transmission is in the neutral setting.

No power is transferred to the wheels and the engine braking effect is not available.

If the engine is switched off when selector lever position is selected, the transmission remains in neutral position

for

approximately 30 minutes and only then activates the parking lock (car wash function) ⇒ Stopping the engine.

gear: normal program.

The transmission upshifts and downshifts automatically when in the forward driving gears. The shifting time depends on the

engine load, the personal driving style, and the driving speed.

gear: sport program.

The forward gears automatically upshift later and downshift earlier than in gear in order to fully utilize the engine power

reserves. The shifting time depends on the engine load, the personal driving style, and the driving speed.

To switch between gears and , tap the selector lever toward the rear.

The selector lever will always spring back to the center position.

WARNING

If the brake pedal is released while the engine is running and gear

or is engaged, the vehicle will start moving. This

can cause unintentional vehicle movement and accidents and serious injuries.

When the engine is running and the

or gear is engaged, hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.

As the driver, never leave the driver seat when the engine is running and a gear is engaged.

If you have to leave the vehicle while the engine is running, always set the electronic parking brake and move the

selector lever to the position.

WARNING

Engaging the incorrect gear can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which could lead to an accident and serious or

fatal injuries.

Never press the accelerator pedal while engaging a gear.

Never shift into reverse gear or engage the parking lock while the vehicle is moving.

WARNING

If the vehicle is left in selector lever position on inclines, the vehicle will roll downhill even if the engine is switched on.

This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Never leave the vehicle in selector lever position

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NOTICE

If the electronic parking brake is not switched on when the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is released when the

parking lock is engaged, the vehicle may move forward or backward a few inches. This can cause damage to the

vehicle.

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Always set the electronic parking brake ﬁrst before releasing the brake pedal.

If you accidentally switch to while driving, you should take your foot off the accelerator pedal and wait for the engine to

idle in neutral position. Only then should you shift into a gear.

Shifting using tiptronic

The tiptronic mode allows you to shift

gears manually on an automatic

transmission.

You can switch to the tiptronic program from gears and by pulling a shift paddle ﬁg. 95.

The tiptronic program is switched on temporarily from gear

The tiptronic program is switched on permanently from gear

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When shifting in the tiptronic program, the gear currently engaged is maintained. This applies until the system shifts gears

automatically when the speed threshold is reached.

Once the gearbox has switched to the Tiptronic program, this is indicated in the instrument cluster display with

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If the engine is switched off while the gearbox is in Tiptronic mode, the gearbox engages the electronic parking brake . The

vehicle is secured from rolling away.

Operating Tiptronic with the shift paddles

Fig. 95 Behind the steering wheel: shift paddles for the tiptronic.

To shift up a gear, pull the right-hand shift paddle toward the steering wheel ﬁg. 95.

To shift down a gear, pull the left-hand shift paddle toward the steering wheel ﬁg. 95.

To engage the lowest gear, pull the left-hand shift paddle toward the steering wheel and hold it there.

When accelerating, the transmission automatically upshifts to the next gear shortly before the maximum permissible

engine RPM is reached.

When downshifting manually, the transmission only shifts if it is no longer possible to over-rev the engine.

Leaving the tiptronic program

1. Exits automatically after 8 seconds if the tiptronic program was initiated from gear

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Or: Pull the right-hand shift paddle towards the steering wheel for about three seconds and release again.

Or: engage position.

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Driving with an automatic transmission

The transmission shifts up and down

automatically when in the forward

driving gears.

Driving on an incline

The steeper the incline, the lower the gear that you should select. Lower gears increase the engine braking effect. Never let

the vehicle roll down mountains or hills in the neutral setting.

1. Reduce your speed.

2. Switch the transmission to tiptronic mode.

3. Downshift using the shift paddles on the steering wheel.

Stopping and starting to drive uphill

The steeper the hill, the lower the gear that you should select.

If you stop on a hill with a gear selected, always press the brake pedal or set the electronic parking brake to prevent the

vehicle from rolling away. Only release the brake pedal or the electronic parking brake once you start driving.

Kick-down

The kick-down function makes maximum acceleration possible in the and gears or in tiptronic mode.

When you press the accelerator pedal all the way down, the automatic transmission downshifts into a lower gear, depending

on the vehicle speed and engine speed. This utilizes the full acceleration power of the vehicle ⇒

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With the kick-down function, the automatic upshift to the next gear only occurs if the maximum predeﬁned engine RPM is

reached.

If the Eco driving mode is selected and the accelerator pedal is fully pressed past the pressure point, engine performance is

controlled automatically so that the vehicle achieves maximum acceleration.

WARNING

Fast acceleration or switching off ASR or ESC or activating ESC Sport can cause traction loss and sliding. This could

cause loss of vehicle control, accidents, and serious or fatal injuries, especially on slippery roads, such as on wet, icy or

dirty roads.

Always adapt your driving style to the ﬂow of trafﬁc.

Only use the kick-down function, Launch Control Program or accelerate quickly when the visibility, weather, road,

and trafﬁc conditions allow it, and when other road users will not be endangered by the vehicle's acceleration and

driving style.

Switch ASR or ESC back on or switch ESC Sport back off after acceleration.

WARNING

Prolonged braking causes the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce braking performance, considerably

increase braking distance and possibly lead to a total brake system malfunction. Accidents and serious or fatal injuries

could result.

Never let the brakes “rub” too often and too long or press the brake pedal too often and too long.

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NOTICE

If the vehicle rolls with the engine switched off, the transmission is not lubricated. This can cause the automatic

transmission to overheat and can damage it.

If you stop on inclines when a gear is engaged, use the brakes and not the accelerator pedal to hold the vehicle.

Never let the vehicle roll in gear, especially when the engine is stopped.

NOTICE

If the brake pads “rub” when the brake pedal is pressed lightly, wear is increased.

Never let the brakes “rub” by pressing the pedal lightly when braking is not really necessary.

Troubleshooting

The engine is not starting

The green indicator light turns on.

The brake pedal was not pressed, for example when trying to shift to another gear using the selector lever.

1. Press the brake pedal to select a gear.

Transmission in emergency mode

The yellow indicator light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

There is a malfunction in the system and the automatic transmission is running in an emergency mode. In some cases, it is

not possible to select reverse gear.

1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility immediately. Volkswagen

recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Risk of rolling away! unavailable

The yellow indicator light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

There is a malfunction in the system and the parking lock cannot be engaged.

1. When the vehicle is parked, check that the electronic parking brake is switched on.

2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Selector lever malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

There is a malfunction in the selector lever.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

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Transmission overheating

The yellow indicator light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

The automatic transmission can become too hot, for example due to frequently starting up on slopes.

1. At the next opportunity, stop and let the transmission cool down with the parking lock

engaged and the engine running

⇒

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2. If the indicator light does not turn off, switch on the electronic parking brake and leave the vehicle stationary.

3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Otherwise, the

transmission could become severely damaged.

Transmission malfunction

The yellow indicator light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

There is a problem in the transmission.

1. Contact a suitably qualiﬁed professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Transmission malfunction

The red warning light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

There is a serious fault in the transmission.

Do not continue driving!

1. Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

2. Engage the parking lock.

Or: switch on the electronic parking brake.

3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Transmission overheating

The red warning light turns on.

An audible warning may also sound. Where applicable, a message will appear in the instrument cluster display.

The automatic transmission can become too hot, for example due to frequently starting up on slopes.

Do not continue driving!

1. Let the transmission cool down with the parking lock engaged and the engine running ⇒

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2. If the indicator light does not turn off, switch on the electronic parking brake and leave the vehicle stationary.

3. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance. Otherwise, the

transmission could become severely damaged.

Emergency release of the parking lock

If there is a loss of power, for example due to the 12 V vehicle battery being drained, and the vehicle should be towed, then th

selector lever lock must be released manually.

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1. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.

Vehicle is not moving even when a drive gear is engaged

If the vehicle does not move in the desired direction, the system may not have engaged the drive position correctly.

1. Press the brake pedal and select the drive position again.

2. If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a system malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the system checked.

WARNING

If the parking lock is released and the electronic parking brake is switched off, the vehicle may start to move

unexpectedly on inclines or hills. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Never release the parking lock once the electronic parking brake is switched off.

NOTICE

If the vehicle rolls with the engine off and the selector lever in position

automatic transmission will be damaged.

for a long period of time or at high speed, the

Do not allow the vehicle to roll for a long period of time or at high speed with the engine off and in the

the case of towing.

gear, e.g. in

NOTICE

If the transmission gets too hot or overheats, this may lead to increased wear or damage to the component.

Avoid starting the vehicle and driving slowly, like at walking speed, while the transmission is overheated.

Drive faster than approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or immediately stop the vehicle safely the ﬁrst time the vehicle

indicates that the transmission is overheating.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and switch off the engine if the message and audible warning are

repeating approximately every 10 seconds.

Let the transmission cool down.

Only start driving again when the audible warning is no longer sounding.

Braking assistance systems

Information about braking assistance systems

Braking assistance systems can stabilize the vehicle in critical driving or braking situations and increase driving safety. The

driver is always responsible for safe driving ⇒

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If a braking assistance system is regulating, continue braking with the necessary force.

If necessary, steer the vehicle.

WARNING

Braking assistance systems cannot replace the driver's attention and can only operate within the limitations of the system.

Fast driving on icy, slippery, or wet roads, as well as following the vehicle ahead too closely, may impair the vehicle

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