Get Starting and driving -> Automatic gearbox Guide for Volkswagen T Cross SUV First Generation (2018-2025)

When the system is deactivated, the symbol illumi-

nates in the button

Automatic gearbox

If a system-related engine switch-off occurs and the

system is deactivated, the engine will start.

Lever positions

Troubleshooting

The engine does not switch off when stopping, or it

starts before starting up

The system has detected that the engine is running.

Manual gearbox

Parked vehicle

Operation

The drive wheels are locked.

Only set the position when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

NOTICE

Danger of engine damage!

Reverse gear

Shift into higher gear before reaching the red area

of the rev counter scale.

Only set the position when the vehicle is sta-

tionary.

Neutral

NOTICE

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Danger of gearbox damage!

Depress the clutch pedal all the way down.

Forward drive / sports program

If not in the process of changing gear, do not

The gear is changed automatically.

leave your hand on the gearshift lever.

In mode, the gear is changed at higher speeds

than in mode.

Engaging reverse gear

— Stop the vehicle.

Choose between and (spring-loaded posi-

tion)

— Depress the clutch pedal completely.

— Move the shift lever to the neutral position.

— Push the gearshift lever down.

— Set this completely to the left.

— Wait briefly.

Moving the selector lever out of the or position

lights up - the selector lever is locked

— Engage reverse gear.

— Press the brake pedal, and at the same time, press

the button in the selector lever.

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WARNING

Risk of the stationary vehicle rolling away auto-

matically!

When the selector lever is in the

position or in manual shift mode, secure the ve-

hicle with the brake.

position,

Operation

Starting up

Changing up a gear

Changing down a gear

— Keep the brake pedal depressed.

— Start the engine.

Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

— Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the desired position.

— Release the brake pedal and press the accelerator

pedal lightly.

Speeding up while driving (kick-down) (Kick-down)

— Fully depress the accelerator.

Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

— Leave the selector lever in the

position and

secure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

Stopping

Changing down a gear

Changing up a gear

— Keep the brake pedal depressed.

— Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

—

To switch on the shift paddle, press

— Press the button in the selector lever and set it to

the position.

To turn off the shift paddle, hold

— Turn off the engine.

If none of the shift paddles are pressed for a certain

time, manual shift mode turns off automatically.

Driving in neutral

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to neutral position.

If the engine threatens to over-rev

— The gearbox automatically changes to the next

higher gear.

will be displayed in the instrument cluster.

— The transmission prevents changing to the next

lower gear.

Requirements for driving in neutral position

✓

mode is chosen.

Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

pressed.

Troubleshooting

✓

The vehicle speed is 20-130 km/h.

The selector lever cannot be moved out of position

in the normal way

Manually switching gear with the selector lever

— Manually unlock the selector lever » page 90.

— To turn on, put the selector lever in the

posi-

tion to the right.

Gearbox overheated

— To turn off, put the selector lever back in the

position.

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Automatic gearbox

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

— You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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Message regarding the gearbox overheating

— Insert a flat-head screwdriver or push a similar

tool into the gap in the area of arrow A .

— Stop driving! Stop the vehicle and stop the en-

gine.

— Carefully loosen and lift the quadrant cover.

— Push the foam insert away until the yellow re-

lease lever is visible.

— After the indicator light goes out, your journey

can continue.

— If the warning light does not go out, stop driving!

Seek the help of a specialist garage.

Gearbox impaired

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Message regarding the gearbox in emergency

mode

— Press with the vehicle key on the release lever,

and at the same time, press the key in the selec-

tor lever.

— You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

— Immediately seek the help of a specialist garage.

— Put the selector lever in position.

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Economical driving style

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Message regarding a gearbox fault

Tips for economical driving

— Stop driving! Seek the help of a specialist garage.

— Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

Starting up a vehicle that is stuck

— Follow the gear recommendation in the display of

the instrument cluster.

— Adjust the selector lever between

and . The

vehicle will then start to rock and be easier to

free.

— Avoid full acceleration and too high speeds.

— Avoid engine idling during longer periods of sta-

tionary time.

— Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is

stationary. If possible, start your journey as soon

as the engine starts.

Manual release of automatic gear-

box

— Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 116.

— Remove unnecessary ballast.

— Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

— Remove the roof rack when it is not needed.

— Switch on electric consumers only for as long as

necessary.

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