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Driving -> Pedals for Your Volkswagen Transporter Van Seventh Generation (2021-2025)

Always keep the remote control and key ring with button cells out of the reach of children.  
NOTICE  
Using unsuitable button cells can damage the remote control.  
Replace a discharged button cell only with a new button cell of the same voltage rating, size and specification.  
Make sure that the button cell is inserted properly so that the polarity is consistent.  
Dispose of discharged button cells in an environmentally-friendly  
way.  
The button cell in the remote control may contain perchlorate. Observe the legal requirements for  
disposal.  
Pedals  
Fig. 1 In the footwell: Accelerator and brake pedal.  
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2
Accelerator.  
Brake pedal.  
The operation and freedom of movement of all pedals must never be impaired by objects or floor mats.  
Use only floor mats that leave the pedal area free and can be securely fastened in the footwell.  
WARNING  
Objects in the driver footwell can hinder pedal operation. This can lead to loss of control of the vehicle and increase  
the risk of serious injury.  
Make sure that all pedals can always be operated without any hindrance.  
The floor mats must always be properly secured in the footwell.  
No additional floor mats or other floor coverings should be placed over the fitted floor mat.  
Make sure that no objects can enter the driver footwell while the vehicle is in motion.  
If there are any objects in the footwell, remove them when the vehicle is parked.  
Wear shoes that provide good grip for your feet when using the pedals.  
WARNING  
Always observe current traffic regulations and speed limits, and think ahead when driving. Correct interpretation of  
a driving situation can make the difference between reaching your destination safely and having an accident with  
serious injuries.  
Take regular breaks on long journeys – at least every two hours.  
NOTICE  
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The pedals must be freely operable at all times. For example, a larger brake pedal travel will be necessary in order to  
stop the vehicle if a brake circuit fails. The brake pedal will have to be depressed further and harder than normal.  
Gear-change indicator  
Fig. 1 On the display of the instrument cluster: Gear-  
change indicator.  
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B
Currently selected gear.  
Recommended gear.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the instrument cluster display may indicate the gear which should be selected  
to reduce fuel consumption while the vehicle is in motion → Fig. 1.  
The gearbox must be in the Tiptronic programme (→ Tiptronic).  
No recommended gear is indicated if the most suitable gear is already selected. The currently selected gear is  
displayed.  
Information on “cleaning” the particulate filter  
The engine management system recognises when the particulate filter is becoming clogged and supports  
regeneration of the particulate filter by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. This may mean driving  
with an increased engine speed (→ Particulate filter).  
CAUTION  
The gear-change indicator is only designed to assist the driver and cannot replace the driver's own judgement.  
The driver has full responsibility for selecting the correct gear in all situations, e.g. when overtaking or when  
driving up and down hills.  
Driving in the correct gear can help to reduce fuel  
consumption.  
The gear-change indicator display goes out when the clutch is depressed in vehicles with a manual gearbox or  
when the Tiptronic programme is deselected in vehicles with a DSG® dual clutch gearbox.  
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