Get Gearbox -> Manual gearbox Guide for Volkswagen California Van Fourth Generation (2024-2025)

In order to indicate that the vehicle is capable of rolling when leaving the vehicle, an acoustic warning signal sounds

when the driver door is opened and corresponding warning messages appear on the display of the instrument cluster.

Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: If the selector lever is in the neutral positionN, an acoustic warning signal will

sound when the driver door is opened and the warning message Vehicle not secured against rolling away!will appear

on the instrument cluster display. In this way, a warning is given that the vehicle could potentially roll away.

WARNING

Never switch the engine off while the vehicle is in motion. This can lead to a loss of vehicle control, accidents and

serious injuries.

● The airbags and belt tensioners will not work if the ignition is switched off.

● The brake servo will not work when the ignition is switched off. More force is required on the brake pedal to stop

the vehicle.

● The power assisted steering will not work when the engine is not running. More manual power will be needed to

steer the vehicle.

● If the vehicle key is removed from the ignition, the steering lock can activate and you will no longer be able to

steer the vehicle.

WARNING

The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries.

● Never park the vehicle where parts of the exhaust system can come into contact with inflammable material

underneath the vehicle, e.g. undergrowth, leaves, dry grass, spilt fuel.

● Never apply additional underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters, heat shields

or particulate filter.

NOTICE

If the vehicle has been driven at high load for a long period, the engine can overheat when it is switched off. In

order to avoid damage to the engine, allow the engine to run in neutral for approximately 2 minutes before

switching it off.

In vehicles with DSG^®dual clutch gearbox, the vehicle key can be removed from the ignition lock only when

the parking lock P is engaged.

After the engine is switched off, the radiator fan in the engine compartment may run on for some minutes,

even if the ignition is switched off or the vehicle key has been removed. The radiator fan will switch itself off

automatically.

Manual gearbox: Selecting a gear

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Fig. 1 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed manual gearbox(5-

speed manual gearbox depends on equipment).

Selecting a forward gear

The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gear lever→ Fig. 1.

1. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.

2. Move the gear lever to the required position→

3. Release the clutch to engage.

In some countries, the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the engine.

Selecting reverse gear

1. Reverse gear should only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.

2. Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal→

3. Pull the ring on the gear lever upwards and push the gear lever fully to the left and then forwards into the

reverse gear position → Fig. 1

4. Release the clutch to engage.

Shifting down

You should always select the next immediate gear when shifting down a gear whilst the vehicle is in motion. The

engine revs should not be too high when doing this → . Damage to the clutch and the gearbox could occur if at

high speeds or high engine revs one or more gears are skipped when shifting down gear, even if the clutch is not

released when doing this →

WARNING

When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch released. This

also applies when the handbrake is on.

● Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose

control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.

● Only accelerate rapidly if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, and other road users are not put at

risk by the acceleration and driving style.

● Always adapt your driving style to suit the traffic flow.

● When TCS

is switched off, the drive wheels may spin, especially if the road surface is wet, slippery or dirty. This may result in

you no longer being able to steer or control the vehicle.

●

WARNING

Shifting gears incorrectly to a lower gear can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which can cause accidents and

serious injuries.

NOTICE

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Serious damage to the clutch and gearbox can occur if the gear stick on the manual gearbox is shifted to too low a

gear when travelling at high speeds or at high revs. This also applies if the clutch remains depressed and the gears

do not engage.

NOTICE

Please note the following to help avoid damage and premature wear:

● Do not rest your hand on the gear lever when driving. The pressure from your hand is passed onto the selector

forks in the gearbox.

● Ensure that the vehicle has come to a complete standstill before engaging reverse gear.

● Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gear.

● Do not hold the vehicle by “riding” the clutch on a hill with the engine running.

Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine

noise.

Troubleshooting

Clutch slipping

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

Clutch does not transmit the entire engine torque.

1. If necessary, remove foot from clutch pedal.

Clutch overheated

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

An acoustic warning may also be given (→ Manual gearbox).

The clutch can overheat, for example if the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a “crawl” for long periods, or in stop

and go traffic.

Overheating is indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases by additional warning lamps and a text message in

the instrument cluster display.

—Driving can be continued.

Clutch fault

The indicator lamp lights up yellow.

The clutch is faulty.

1. Drive on carefully!

2. Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Failure to do so could result in considerable damage to the clutch.

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