Get Driving -> Dual clutch gearbox DSG?: Selecting a position Guide for Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Dual clutch gearbox DSG®: Selecting a position

Fig. 1 Selector lever for the dual clutch gearbox(DSG) with

button for parking lock.

The selected position is shown on the instrument cluster display and on the upper part of the centre console→ Fig. 1

when the ignition is switched on.

The gear shift pattern is shown on the instrument cluster display when the brake is applied or when a position is

engaged.

– Parking lock

The drive wheels are blocked. May only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.

To engage the parking lock, press theP button → Fig. 1

If the engine is switched off in gear selector positionD/S or R, the gearbox automatically engages the parking lockP

to prevent the vehicle from rolling away.

If the engine is switched off in positionN, the gearbox remains in neutral positionN for around 30 minutes and only

then engages the parking lock P (car wash function)(→ Switching off the engine).

– Reverse gear

Reverse gear is selected. May only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.

– Neutral

The gearbox is in the neutral position. No force is transmitted to the wheels and the braking effect of the engine is

not available.

– Standard forward driving position

Position : normal programme.

All forward gears are shifted up and down automatically. The timing of the gear shift is determined by the engine

load, your individual driving style and the speed of the vehicle.

Position : sport programme.

The forward gears are automatically changed up later and down earlier than in selector lever positionD. This exploits

the engine’s full power reserves. The timing of the gear shift is determined by the engine load, your individual driving

style and the speed of the vehicle.

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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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