Get Driving on slopes Guide for Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

Vehicle is not moving even when a drive gear is engaged

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

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

2. If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, there is a system malfunction. See an authorized Volkswagen

dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance to have the system checked.

WARNING

If the parking lock is released and the electronic parking brake is switched off, the vehicle may start to move

unexpectedly on inclines or hills. This can cause accidents and serious injuries.

Never release the parking lock once the electronic parking brake is switched off.

NOTICE

If the vehicle rolls with the engine off and the selector lever in position

DSG^®automated transmission will be damaged.

for a long period of time or at high speed, the

Do not allow the vehicle to roll for a long period of time or at high speed with the engine off and in the

the case of towing.

gear, e.g. in

NOTICE

If the transmission gets too hot or overheats, this may lead to increased wear or damage to the component.

Drive faster than approx. 20 km/h (approx. 12 mph) or immediately stop the vehicle safely the ﬁrst time the vehicle

indicates that the transmission is overheating.

Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and switch off the engine if the message and audible warning are

repeating approximately every 10 seconds.

Let the transmission cool down.

Only start driving again when the audible warning is no longer sounding.

Avoid starting the vehicle and driving slowly, like at walking speed, while the transmission is overheated.

Driving on slopes

Hill start assist

Hill start assist helps when starting to

drive uphill by actively holding the

vehicle in place.

Functional requirements

The following requirements must be met at the same time:

The vehicle must be stationary and held with the brake pedal until you start driving.

The engine must be running “evenly”.

A gear or a position is engaged for driving uphill.

To start driving, take your foot off the brake pedal and press the accelerator pedal immediately. The brakes will release

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gradually as you start driving.

The holding function of the Hill Start Assist remains active only for a short time. Drive off within approx. two seconds.

When is it active?

Hill Start Assist is immediately deactivated if one of the conditions speciﬁed below in is no longer met:

The driver’s door is opened.

If the engine is running “unevenly” or in the event of an engine fault.

The engine is switched off or it stalls.

The selector lever is in the neutral position

CAUTION

If you do not pull away immediately after releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle may roll backward under certain

circumstances. This can cause injuries or damage to objects.

If this is the case, press the brake pedal or set the electronic parking brake immediately.

Press the brake pedal for a few seconds before you start to drive if you are driving on an incline in heavy trafﬁc and

you would like to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards when starting to drive.

Downhill speed control

Downhill speed control helps the driver

when traveling on slopes.

System function

The DSG^®automated transmission selects the optimum gear itself, depending on the present gradient and current speed.

The selector lever must be in the

selector lever position. Downhill speed control is not active in Tiptronic mode.

As the downhill speed control can only downshift as far as third gear, you may need to switch to Tiptronic mode on very steep

downhill stretches. In Tiptronic mode, manually shift into second or ﬁrst gear to use the engine's braking efﬁciency and reduce

the load on the brakes.

While downhill speed control is active, the start-stop system is automatically deactivated.

Automatically activating downhill speed control

If the gradient is greater than approximately 6%.

And: if the selector lever is in the

selector lever position.

In addition, if the cruise control system (CCS ) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx.

50 mph).

Or: The brake is pressed.

If the cruise control system (CCS) is also active: if the saved speed is exceeded.

In addition, if Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is switched off: if the speed is slower than approx. 80 km/h (approx.

50 mph).

Or: The brake is pressed.

If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also active: if the saved speed is exceeded.

Downhill speed control deactivates automatically

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When the gradient decreases.

If the transmission upshifts because the engine speed is greater than approximately 4500 rpm.

If the cruise control system (CCS) is also active: if the saved speed can be maintained.

If the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is also active: if the saved speed can be maintained.

WARNING

The downhill speed control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. The

downhill speed control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a

way that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movement. This can

cause serious or fatal injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Be aware that the downhill speed control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufﬁciently going downhill

in every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.

Always be ready to brake, in particular if the ground is slippery or icy.

Manually brake the vehicle if the vehicle moves faster despite downhill speed control.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

Hill Descent Control

Hill Descent Control helps the driver

when traveling on slopes.

System function

Hill descent control maintains the speed on all four wheels when driving forward or in reverse on steep inclines through

automatic braking interventions. The wheels will not lock up because the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) remains active.

When starting to drive downhill at speeds less then 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the speed is limited to minimum 2 km/h

(approx. 1 mph) and maximum 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph). The driver can increase or decrease the vehicle speed within these

speed limits by pressing the accelerator or brake pedal.

However, there must be enough traction. Hill descent control cannot function as expected, if for example the hill is icy or if the

surface is greasy.

Displays

Depending on the driving situation, one of the following indicator lights will light up in the instrument cluster:

Hill Descent Control is active.

Hill Descent Control is not active.

If hill descent control is not active, the indicator light turns gray. The system is activated, but it is not regulating.

When is it active?

Hill descent control is automatically activated under the following conditions:

The vehicle engine must be running.

The speed must be less than 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), the

The gradient must be at least 10%.

indicator light appears in the instrument cluster display.

The brake pedal or accelerator pedal must not be pressed.

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Hill Descent Control is deactivated if the speed is higher than 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph), when the brake pedal or accelerator

pedal is pressed, or the gradient is less than 5%.

WARNING

Hill Descent Control is not a replacement for the driver's attention and works only within the system limitations. Hill

Descent Control cannot detect all driving situations and may not react, or may react with a delay, or may react in a way

that is not desired. If you are careless, there is a risk of accidents due to unintentional vehicle movement. This can cause

serious or fatal injuries.

Always stay attentive and do not rely solely on the system. The driver is always responsible for control of the

vehicle.

Be aware that Hill Descent Control cannot hold the vehicle on the incline or brake sufﬁciently going downhill in

every situation, for example if the ground is slippery or icy.

Always be ready to brake, in particular if the ground is slippery or icy.

Manually brake the vehicle if the vehicle moves faster despite Hill Descent Control.

Always adapt your speed and driving style to the visibility, weather, road and trafﬁc conditions.

Driving Mode Selection and 4MOTION Active Control

Introduction

Via the driving modes, the driver can

adapt various properties of vehicle

systems to the current driving situation,

the desired driving comfort, and for an

economic driving style. The suspension,

steering, drive, and the air conditioner

are some of the vehicle systems that

can be adjusted.

Different driving modes are available depending on the vehicle equipment. The inﬂuence of vehicle systems on the individual

driving modes depends on the vehicle equipment.

Differentiation according to the type of drive

Only vehicles with all-wheel drive can be equipped with 4MOTION Active Control.

Selecting the driving mode

The driving mode can be selected when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary or while driving.

WARNING

Adjusting driving modes while driving can distract from trafﬁc. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.

Always drive attentively and responsibly.

If you select a driving mode while driving, the vehicle systems, except for Drive, will be switched over to the new driving mode

immediately.

1. When the trafﬁc situation allows it, brieﬂy take your foot off the accelerator pedal to enable the newly selected driving

mode to be applied to the Drive vehicle system as well.

Selecting the driving mode via the rotary switch

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Driving on slopes for Your Volkswagen Taos SUV First Generation (2022-2025)

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