First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the gradient, the lower the gear you will need. Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position N.
Stopping the vehicle and pulling away when driving uphill
The steeper the incline, the lower the gear you will need.
If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away when driving uphill you should use the Auto-Hold function .
When you stop the vehicle on an incline and the vehicle remains in gear, the vehicle must always be prevented from rolling by depressing the brake pedal or by applying the electronic parking brake. The brake pedal or the electronic parking brake should not be released until you pull away .
Freewheel driving with dual clutch gearbox DSG®
In freewheel mode, the momentum of the vehicle is used to save fuel with a foresighted driving style. The engine is declutched and no longer brakes the vehicle – the vehicle can roll out over a longer distance.
Switch-on condition: the selector lever must be in position D.
Triggering freewheel driving
Cancelling freewheel mode
Kickdown
The kickdown function enables maximum acceleration in the selector lever positions D and S, or in the Tiptronic position.
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.
When the Eco driving mode is selected in vehicles with Driving Mode Selection and the accelerator is depressed fully beyond the pressure point, the engine output is automatically regulated to ensure maximum vehicle acceleration.
Launch control programme
The launch control programme enables maximum acceleration from a standing start.
WARNING
NOTICE
Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint
system after an accident
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
The airbag control unit can be used for up to 2 side
airbag and/or belt tensioner deploym ...
Removing and installing B-pillar trim, 4-door models and estate
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Wedges -T10383
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Upper part o ...
Auxiliary heater mode
Switching on auxiliary heater mode in vehicles with manual
air conditioning:
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Press instant heating button-1-.
Switching on auxiliary heater mode in vehicles with
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