● Accelerate quickly only if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, and other road users are not put at risk due to the
acceleration and driving style.
● Always adapt your driving style to the traffic.
WARNING
When a gear is engaged and the clutch pedal released, the vehicle will start moving immediately if the engine is running. This also
applies when the handbrake is on. Unintentional vehicle movements can cause accidents and serious injuries.
● Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
Serious damage to the clutch and gearbox could occur if the gear lever is shifted to a gear that is too low or if the clutch pedal is
pressed and held and the clutch not engaged when travelling at high speeds or at high engine speeds.
● Always select a suitable gear for the driving situation.
● Avoid pressing the clutch unnecessarily or for too long.
NOTICE
If the manual gearbox is not used correctly, this can lead to damage or 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 full stop before engaging reverse gear.
● Always fully depress the clutch pedal when changing gear.
● Do not hold the vehicle by “riding” the clutch on uphill gradients with the engine running.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Clutch is “slipping”
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The clutch is not transmitting the full engine torque.
1. If necessary, remove foot from the clutch pedal.
Clutch overheated
The indicator lamp lights up yellow, an acoustic warning may sound, and additional warning lamps and a text message may appear in
the instrument cluster display.
The clutch can overheat, for example due to frequent starting.
1. Stop at the next opportunity.
2. Disengage the gearbox.
3. Apply the handbrake.
4. Allow the gearbox to cool down with running engine.
5. If the indicator lamp does not go out, do not drive on. Seek expert assistance.
Failure to do so could result in considerable damage to the gearbox.
Clutch defective
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The clutch is faulty.
1. Drive on carefully!
2. In this case, go to a suitably qualified workshop immediately and have the system checked. Failure to do so can cause
considerable clutch damage. Volkswagen recommends using an authorised Volkswagen repairer.
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