Get Driving with an automatic gearbox Guide for Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

In the centre console: selector lever in Tiptronic position.

1. Push the selector lever from selector lever position

to the right into the Tiptronic gate.

2. To shift up or down, tap the selector lever forward + or to the rear – → Fig. 1.

When tapping the selector lever in the Tiptronic gate, it is not necessary to press the lock button on the selector lever.

Operating Tiptronic with the paddles

Behind the steering wheel: paddles for Tiptronic (illustration).

1. To shift up, pull the right paddle towards the steering wheel → Fig. 2.

2. To shift down, pull the left paddle towards the steering wheel.

3. To leave the Tiptronic mode, pull the right paddle towards the steering wheel for approximately 1 second.

The Tiptronic mode is automatically exited if the paddles are not operated for some time and the selector lever is not in the Tiptronic

gate.

When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up to the next gear shortly before the maximum permitted engine speed

is reached.

When shifting down a gear manually, the gearbox will not change gear until the engine can no longer be overrevved.

The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically.

Driving down hills

The steeper the downhill gradient, the lower the gear that must be selected. Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine.

Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position .

1. Reduce your speed.

2. Push the selector lever from selector lever position

to the right into the Tiptronic gate.

3. To shift down, tap the selector lever to the rear.

shift down using the paddles on the steering wheel.

Stopping and pulling away on uphill gradients

The steeper the incline, the lower the gear that is required.

If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away when driving uphill you should use the Auto Hold function.

if you stop the vehicle on an incline with a position selected, you must always prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards or forwards

by depressing the brake pedal or by applying the handbrake. The brake pedal or the handbrake should not be released until you start to

pull away →

Coasting with DSG dual clutch gearbox

In order to save fuel by adopting an anticipatory driving style, the momentum of the vehicle is used when coasting. The engine no

longer brakes the vehicle – the vehicle can roll for a longer distance. The function is available only in the selector lever position

at speeds of around 40 to 130 km/h (around 25 to 80 mph).

and

If you depress the brake when the vehicle is coasting to a stop, the engine remains switched off until the vehicle is stationary.

When coming to a stop without braking, the engine restarts automatically at “creeping speed”.

An automatic engine start may take place in order to ensure reliable engine restarting and to guarantee the power supply of the vehicle

electrical system.

Initiating coasting

1. Select the

driving profile in the driving profile selection.

2. Remove foot from accelerator. The engine will be disengaged and run at idling speed. The vehicle rolls without the braking effect

of the engine.

Cancelling coasting

1. Depress the brake pedal forcefully.

depress the accelerator or brake pedal briefly.

pull one of the paddles towards the steering wheel.

press the selector lever to Tiptronic position.

change the driving profile.

Kickdown function

The kickdown function enables maximum acceleration in the selector lever position

If the accelerator pedal is depressed fully, the gearbox will automatically shift to a lower gear, depending on the speed and engine

speed. This will make use of the full vehicle acceleration →

or in the Tiptronic position.

With the kickdown function, automatic upshifting to the next higher gear takes place only when the maximum specified engine speed

is reached.

When the

driving profile is selected in vehicles equipped with driving profile selection and the accelerator is depressed fully beyond

the pressure point, the engine output is automatically regulated to ensure maximum vehicle acceleration.

Launch Control Program

Depending on the vehicle equipment, vehicles with automatic gearbox have a Launch Control Program. The Launch Control Program

gives the vehicle maximum acceleration from a standing start.

1. To start the Launch Control Program, switch off the traction control system (TCS).

2. Depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.

3. Move the selector lever to gear selector position

, position or to the Tiptronic position.

depending on equipment, select the Sport driving profile.

depending on equipment, select the Race driving profile.

4. With your right foot, press the accelerator until the engine speed reaches approximately 3,200 rpm.

5. To start the vehicle with maximum acceleration, take your left foot off the brake →

6. Switch TCS back on again after acceleration.

The Launch Control Program is available only if the gearbox has been “driven warm” and the steering wheel is in “straight-

ahead position”.

WARNING

Fast acceleration or switching off TCS can lead to a loss of traction and skidding. On slippery roads in particular, e.g. in wet or icy

conditions or on dirty road surfaces, this can lead to loss of control over the vehicle, accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Always adapt your driving style to the traffic.

● Use the kickdown function, the Launch Control Program or fast acceleration only if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions

permit, and other road users are not put at risk due to the vehicle acceleration and the driving style.

● Switch on TCS again after acceleration.

WARNING

Constant braking will cause the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce the braking effect, increase the braking distance

and, in certain circumstances, cause the brake system to fail completely. This can result in accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

● Never “ride” the brake pedal or press the brake pedal too often and for too long.

NOTICE

The gearbox is not lubricated if the vehicle rolls with the engine switched off. The automatic gearbox could overheat and be

damaged.

● If the vehicle is stopped on an uphill gradient with an engaged position, do not hold it by pressing the accelerator but by braking.

● Never allow the vehicle to roll in selector lever position , particularly if the engine is switched off.

NOTICE

Vehicles with Launch Control Program: accelerating with the Launch Control Program places heavy strain on all vehicle components.

This can lead to higher wear.

● Use the function only when the vehicle is at operating temperature.

NOTICE

If the brake pads “rub” due to light pressure on the brake pedal, this will increase wear.

● Never let the brakes “rub” by applying light pressure to the brake when it is not necessary to brake.

Engine does not start

The indicator lamp lights up green.

Brake pedal was not depressed, e.g. when trying to engage another position with the selector lever.

1. To select a position, press the brake pedal.

Moving off is prevented by the lock button

The indicator lamp flashes green.

The lock button in the selector lever is not engaged.

1. Check whether the lock button is engaged.

Driving with an automatic gearbox for Your Volkswagen Polo SUV Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

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