Get Driving -> Gear-change indicator Guide for Volkswagen California Van Third Generation (2015-2024)

WARNING

Objects in the driver footwell can hinder pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase

the risk of serious injury.

● Make sure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.

● The floor mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.

● No additional floor mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted floor mat.

● Make sure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.

● If there are any objects in the footwell, remove them when the vehicle is parked.

● Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.

WARNING

Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct interpretation of

a driving situation can make the difference between reaching your destination safely and having an accident with

serious injuries.

● Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.

NOTICE

The pedals must be freely operable at all times. For example, a larger brake pedal travel will be necessary in order to

stop the vehicle if a brake circuit fails. The brake pedal will have to be depressed further and harder than normal.

Gear-change indicator

Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: Gear-

change indicator.

Currently selected gear.

Recommended gear.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instrument cluster display may indicate which gear should be selected in

order to reduce fuel consumption while the vehicle is in motion → Fig. 1.

On vehicles with DSG^®dual clutch gearbox, the selector lever must be in the Tiptronic position (→ Tiptronic).

No recommended gear is indicated if the most suitable gear is already selected. The currently selected gear is

displayed.

Gear-change indicator variant 2

The recommended gear is displayed as a number. An arrow provides a recommendation for shifting up or shifting

down to the displayed gear.

An optimum selected gear is indicated by the display .

Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: The selector lever must also be in the Tiptronic position (→ Tiptronic). The

current gear is displayed as a number. An arrow indicates a recommended upshift or downshift .

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Information on “cleaning” the particulate filter

The engine management system recognises when the particulate filter is becoming saturated and supports

regeneration of the particulate filter by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. Compared with normal

driving, this may mean driving with an increased engine speed (→ Particulate filter).

CAUTION

The gear-change indicator is only designed to assist the driver and cannot replace the driver's own judgement.

● The driver has full responsibility for selecting the correct gear in all situations(e.g. when overtaking, driving up

and down hills and when towing a trailer).

Driving in the correct gear can help to reduce fuel

consumption.

Gear-change indicator display goes out when the clutch is depressed in vehicles with a manual gearbox or

when Tiptronic position is deselected in vehicles with a DSG^®dual clutch gearbox.

Economic driving style

Fig. 1 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two

different outside temperatures.

Fuel consumption, environmental impact and wear of the engine, brakes and tyres can be reduced by adopting the

correct driving style. A few tips are provided below which will help you protect the environment and also save

money.

Think ahead when driving

The fuel consumption will increase if you do not adopt a steady driving style. Keeping a close eye on the traffic can

help to avoid frequent acceleration and braking. Keeping a sufficient distance from the vehicle in front will help you

to think ahead when driving.

With a gear engaged, allow the vehicle to come to a halt by itself to make use of the engine braking effect, e.g. when

approaching traffic lights.

Use coasting mode

Depending on equipment, for vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox:If neither the accelerator nor brake pedal are

pressed in selector lever position D, the vehicle will roll (“coast”) almost without any energy consumption.

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