Get Driving -> Changing gear with Tiptronic Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Move the selector lever→ Fig. 1

to the rear to switch between positionsD and S.

The selector lever will always move back to the centre position.

Changing position

Move the selector lever forward or back to the first pressure point to select the next position. The selector lever

returns to its starting position.

Move the selector lever beyond the pressure point to the desired position to skip a position. The selector lever returns

to its starting position. You might use this function to shift directly from gear selector position D to positionR. The

neutral position N is skipped.

WARNING

Selecting the wrong position can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious

injuries.

● Never press the accelerator when engaging a gear selector position.

● When the engine is running, the vehicle starts moving as soon as a selector lever position is engaged and the

brake pedal is released.

● Never select reverse gearR or engage the parking lockP while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING

Unintentional vehicle movements can cause serious injury.

● The driver must never leave the driver seat when the vehicle’s engine is running and a gear position has been

selected. If you need to leave the vehicle with the engine running, always engage the parking lock P and switch

on the electronic parking brake.

● If the engine is running and the selector lever is in gear selector positionD/S or R, hold the vehicle on the foot

brake. The vehicle will creep forward even when the engine is idling, as power transmission is even then not fully

interrupted.

● Never select reverse gearR or engage the parking lock P when the vehicle is in motion.

● Never exit the vehicle when it is in the neutral positionN. The vehicle can roll downhill, irrespective of whether or

not the engine is running.

NOTICE

If the electronic parking brake is not switched on when the vehicle is stationary and the brake pedal is released

when the parking lock P is engaged, the vehicle may move a few centimetres forwards or backwards.

If you accidentally shift toN while driving, immediately take your foot off the accelerator. Wait for the engine

to reach idling speed in the neutral position. Only engage a position once this has occurred.

Changing gear with Tiptronic

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Fig. 1 Steering wheel with paddles for Tiptronic.

Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifted up and down manually in an automatic gearbox.

You can pull a paddle → Fig. 1 to switch to the Tiptronic programme from positionsD and S.

The Tiptronic programme is switched ontemporarily from gear selector positionD.

The Tiptronic programme is switched onpermanently from gear selector positionS.

The gear that is currently selected will be maintained when the Tiptronic programme is selected. This applies until

the system changes gear automatically when the limit speed is reached.

As soon as the gearbox has switched to the Tiptronic programme, this will be shown on the instrument cluster display

with M.

If the engine is switched off while the gearbox is in Tiptronic mode, the gearbox will activate the parking lockP. The

vehicle is then secured against rolling away.

Operating Tiptronic with the paddles

—To shift up a gear, pull the right paddle towards the steering wheel→ Fig. 1.

—To shift down a gear, pull the left paddle towards the steering wheel.

— To engage the lowest gear, pull the left paddle towards the steering wheel and hold it. The gear selection display

then changes to D.

Exiting the Tiptronic programme

—Automatically after 8 seconds if the Tiptronic programme was switched on from gear selector positionD. This time

is automatically extended when driving dynamically.

—Or: Push the selector lever backwards and release it again to activate gear selector positionD.

—Or: Pull the right-hand rocker switch towards the steering wheel for about 3 seconds, then release it again.

NOTICE

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

engine speed is reached.

NOTICE

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

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Driving with DSG® dual clutch gearbox

The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically.

Driving down hills

In the Tiptronic programme, note the following: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 N.

1. Reduce your speed.

2. Shift down using the paddles on the steering wheel (→ Tiptronic).

Stopping and pulling away on uphill gradients

In the Tiptronic programme, note the following: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 (→ Auto Hold

function).

Coasting with dual clutch gearbox DSG

In coasting mode, the momentum of the vehicle can be used to save fuel in conjunction with a foresighted driving

style. The engine no longer brakes the vehicle – the vehicle can roll for a longer distance. This function is only

available in selector lever position D, not when the accelerator pedal is pressed.

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.

Triggering coasting

1. Remove your foot from accelerator pedal. The engine is disengaged and runs in coasting mode. The vehicle rolls

without the braking effect of the engine.

Cancelling coasting mode

1. Depress the brake pedal.

Or: Depress the accelerator pedal briefly.

Or: Pull a paddle towards the steering wheel.

Kickdown function

The kickdown function enables maximum acceleration in selector lever positionsD and S or in the Tiptronic

programme.

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

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

The gearbox does not shift up to the next gear until the engine reaches the maximum engine speed for the gear.

Launch Control programme

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