Get Starting and driving -> Automatic gearbox Guide for Volkswagen Virtus 4 Door First Generation (2018-2023)

WARNING

Automatic gearbox

Risk of the vehicle moving forwards without warn-

ing.

Lever positions

With the selector lever in the

or in manual shift mode, secure the vehicle with

the brake.

or position,

Operation

Starting up

1. Keep the brake pedal depressed.

2. Start the engine.

3. Press the button on the selector lever and set it

to the desired position.

Parked vehicle

4. Release the brake pedal and gently depress the

accelerator pedal

The drive wheels are locked.

The position can only be set when the vehicle

is stationary.

Maximum acceleration when driving (Kick-down)

Reverse gear

— Depress the accelerator pedal fully.

The position can only be set when the vehicle

is stationary.

Stopping temporarily (e.g. at a junction)

Neutral

— Leave the selector lever in the

position and

secure the vehicle with the brake pedal.

There is no transmission of engine power to the

wheels.

Stopping

Forward drive/sports program

1. Keep the brake pedal depressed.

The gear is changed automatically.

2. Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

In the mode, the gear is changed at higher

speeds than in the mode.

3. Press the button on the selector lever and set it

to the position.

Choosing between and (sprung position)

4. Turn off the engine.

Moving the selector lever out of the or position

Driving in neutral

If the system detects that no gear is engaged while

driving, it automatically switches to the neutral po-

sition.

lights up – the selector lever is locked

Requirements for driving in neutral:

✓

mode is selected.

Neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is

depressed.

✓

The driving speed is 20 – 130 km/h.

Manually changing gear with the selector lever

— To turn on, place the selector lever in the

po-

sition to the right.

— Depress the brake while pressing the button on

the selector lever.

— To turn off, place the selector lever back to the

position.

Automatic gearbox

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Message indicating gearbox overheating

— You may continue driving, exercising appropriate

caution.

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Or:

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Message indicating gearbox overheating

1. Do not continue driving! Stop the vehicle and

turn off the engine.

–

Change up a gear

Change down a gear

2. After the indicator light goes out, your journey

can continue.

Manually changing gear with the shift paddles on

the steering wheel

3. If the warning light does not go out, stop driv-

ing. Seek assistance from a specialist garage.

Gearbox malfunction

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Or:

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Message indicating gearbox in emergency

mode

1. You may continue driving, exercising appropri-

ate caution.

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Change down a gear

Change up a gear

2. Seek assistance from a specialist garage as soon

as possible.

—

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To turn on, press the

button, or

button.

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Or:

To turn off, hold the

If no button is used for certain time, manual shift

mode is deactivated automatically.

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Message indicating a gearbox malfunction

If there is a risk of over-revving

— The gearbox automatically changes up a gear.

— The transmission prevents downshifting.

— Do not continue driving! Seek assistance from

a specialist garage.

Recovering a stranded vehicle

1. If possible, remove the obstacle, e.g. snow.

Troubleshooting

2. Put underneath the wheels of the driven axle

e.g. rubber mats.

The selector lever cannot be moved out of the po-

sition in the usual way.

3. At low engine speed, move the selector lever

smoothly between

and . The vehicle will

— Manually unblock the selector lever » page 89.

start to rock and be easier to free.

Gearbox overheated

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Or:

Starting and driving

Manually releasing an automatic

gearbox.

Towing eye and towing proce-

dure

✓

Secure the vehicle with the parking brake.

Conditions for towing

The towed vehicle must meet the following condi-

tions:

✓

Technical condition of the vehicle allows tow-

ing.

✓

The ignition of the towed vehicle is switched on.

The gear lever or selector lever of the vehicle is

in position.

1. Insert a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool

into the gap at the arrow.

Limitations

2. Carefully release and lift the gear shift cover.

— Towing speed max. 50 km/h

— Towing distance max. 50 km

3. Push the foam insert away until the yellow re-

lease lever is visible.

4. Using the vehicle key, press the release lever

while pressing the button in the selector lever.

Towing eye

5. Place the selector lever in the position.

Removing the front cap

Economical driving style

Tips for economical driving

— Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.

— Follow the gear changing recommendation on the

instrument cluster display.

— Avoid full acceleration and excessive speeds.

— Do not allow the engine to idle for long periods.

— Press on the cap and remove it.

— Do not warm up the engine while the vehicle is

stationary. If possible, start your journey as soon

as the engine starts.

Removing the rear cap

— Observe the prescribed tyre pressure » page 116.

— Remove unnecessary ballast.

— Switch on electric consumers only for as long as

necessary.

— Do not leave the windows open while driving.

— Press on the cap and remove it.

Economical driving style

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