Automatic gearbox overheating
Park and manoeuvre
Brake assistance systems
The automatic gearbox may get very hot,
for example, from frequent pulling away,
“slow driving”or heavy stop-and-go traffic.
Its overheating is indicated by the warning
lamp and, if it is the case, by a text mes-
sage on the instrument cluster display. An
acoustic alarm may also be sounded. Stop
the vehicle and wait until the transmission
Information for the braking support
systems
Traction control (ASR)
cools down →
.
The ASR reduces the engine drive in case of
wheel skidding and adjusts the drive to road sur-
face conditions. The TCS facilitates the starter,
acceleration, and uphill effort, even under ad-
verse road surface conditions.
The vehicle does not move backward nor
forward despite the engaged gear level
If the vehicle does not move in the desired direc-
tion, the gear position may not be properly en-
gaged. Next, step on the brake pedal and select
the desired gear once again.
Depending on the vehicle version, to manually
switch the ASR on or off, briefly press the but-
ton
on the centre console .
If the vehicle still does not move to the desired
location, the system is faulty. Go to a Volkswagen
Dealership to check the system.
OR
When the traction control system is active the
indicator lamp will flash on the instrument
cluster display.
WARNING
Never take the selector lever out of the P posi-
tion while the handbrake is not engaged. Oth-
erwise, on slopes, the vehicle may roll away un-
expectedly and thereby cause severe accidents
and injuries.
Electronic stability control (ESC)
The ESC helps reduce the risk of skidding and im-
prove driving stability under given driving condi-
tions.
Depending on the vehicle version, when the ESC
is controlling, the indicator lamp will flash on
the instrument cluster display.
NOTICE
When the vehicle is driven for a longer period
with the engine turned off and the selector lever
in position N, or at a higher speed, the automatic
gearbox will be damaged, for example, when be-
ing towed.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The ABS prevents the wheels from locking when
the brakes are applied up until the point where
the vehicle is nearly stationary and assists the
driver in steering the vehicle and keeping it under
control. This means that the vehicle is also less
likely to spin, even when the brakes are de-
pressed fully:
NOTICE
As soon as the transmission overheating is
shown for the first time, the vehicle must be
safely parked or driven at speeds above 20
km/h.
Strongly press and hold the brake pedal. Do
not take your foot off the brake pedal or re-
duce the force on the brake pedal!
When the text message and the acoustic
warning are repeated every 10 seconds, the
vehicle must be stopped safely immediately
and the engine shut off. Wait until the trans-
mission cools down.
Do not “pump” the brake pedal or reduce the
pressure on the brake pedal!
Steer the vehicle while the brake pedal is fully
depressed.
To prevent damage to the gearbox, drive-on
only when the acoustic alarm is no longer
sounded. While the transmission is overhea-
ted, starting the vehicle or driving at walking
speeds must be avoided.
The ABS will switch off when the brake pedal
is released or if the pressure on the brake ped-
al is reduced.
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