Get Shifting -> Driving with automatic transmission Guide for Volkswagen Passat SUV Sixth Generation (2005-2010)

ꢀ To switch off Tiptronic mode, pull the paddle on the right + _{OF F}toward you and hold it there for

about 1 second.

Tiptronic will switch off automatically if the shift paddles have not been used for a while and the

selector lever is not in the Tiptronic position.

NOTICE

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During acceleration, the transmission will shift automatically into the next higher gear

before reaching maximum engine speed (rpm).

If you use Tiptronic to shift into a lower gear, the transmission will downshift only when

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doing so will not over-rev the engine.

Driving with automatic transmission

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

All forward gears shift up and down automatically.

Driving on hills

The steeper the grade, the lower the gear that must be selected. Lower gears increase the braking

effect of the engine. Never coast downhill in Neutral (N).

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Reduce speed.

Switch to Tiptronic mode by moving the selector lever from Drive (D) to the right into the Tiptronic

position, Shifting with Tiptronic®.

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Downshift by pulling the selector lever back briefly (-).

OR: Downshift using the paddles on the steering wheel, Shifting with Tiptronic®.

If you stop and start up again when going uphill, you should use Hill Hold, Hill Hold as long as the

engine is running.

Vehicles without Hill Hold: If you stop on a hill with the vehicle in gear, you must depress the brake

pedal or engage the parking brake to keep the vehicle from rolling. Do not release the brake pedal or

the parking brake until the vehicle has started to move forwards ⇒ꢀ

Kick-down acceleration

The kick-down feature permits maximum acceleration when the selector lever is in the Drive (D), Sport

Drive (S) or Tiptronic mode.

If you push the accelerator all the way down, the vehicle will automatically downshift, depending on

vehicle speed and engine speed (rpm). This feature lets you take advantage of the full acceleration

capacity of the vehicle ⇒ꢀ

With kick-down actuated, the transmission will stay in the current gear longer and not upshift until the

engine reaches maximum rpm.

WARNING

Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads,

resulting in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.

ꢀ Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic

conditions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's

acceleration.

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Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.

NOTICE

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When stopping on hills with the transmission in a drive gear, do not use the accelerator to

help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. This can cause the automatic transmission to

overheat and be damaged.

ꢀ Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N), especially when the engine is

not running. The transmission will not be lubricated and will be damaged.

Automatic transmission malfunction

ꢀPlease first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS

Emergency shift program

If all selector lever position indicators in the instrument cluster display are highlighted against a bright

background, there is a system malfunction. The automatic transmission and the DSG automatic

transmission will then operate in the emergency shift program. The emergency shift program lets you

drive the vehicle, but at a reduced speed and without being able to use all of the forward gears.

In some cases, vehicles with a DSG^®Direct Shift Gearbox automatic transmission may not be able to

shift into reverse. It is then impossible to drive the vehicle backwards.

In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or

authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.

Overheating of Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG^®) automatic transmission

The DSG^®automatic transmission may overheat, for example, due to frequent starts, extended

“creeping,” or stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning light _Âand, if applicable, by

a text message in the instrument cluster. An additional warning chime may sound. Stop and let the

transmission cool down ⇒ꢀ

The vehicle does not move forward or in reverse even though a drive position is selected

with the selector lever

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

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

If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a system malfunction. See your

authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the

system checked.

NOTICE

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As soon as you get any of these warnings about transmission overheating, you must either

park the vehicle in a safe place or drive faster than 12 mph (20 km/h).

If the text message and acoustic warning repeat themselves every 10 seconds or so, you

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must park the vehicle in a safe place as soon as you can safely do so and stop the engine. Let

the transmission cool down.

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To help prevent damage to the transmission, do not drive the vehicle again until the

acoustic warning has stopped. As long as the engine is overheated, avoid stop and start

driving and avoid low speeds (“walking pace”).

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