Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual: Fault in the function of the automatic gearbox

Volkswagen Polo Owners Manual / Starting the engine, changing gear and parking / Changing gear / Fault in the function of the automatic gearbox

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Emergency programme

There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster for the selector lever positions have a light background. The automatic gearbox is running in an emergency programme. The vehicle can still be driven in the emergency programme, but only at reduced speed and not in all gears.

In vehicles with a dual clutch gearbox DSG^®, you may no longer be able to select reverse gear.

In all cases the automatic gearbox should be checked by a qualified workshop immediately.

Overheating in the dual clutch gearbox DSG^®

The dual clutch gearbox can overheat when the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a crawl for long periods, or in stop and go traffic. Gearbox overheating is indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases by a text message on the instrument cluster display. A signal tone may also be given. Stop the vehicle and allow the gearbox to cool down .

The vehicle does not move forwards or backwards even though a position has been selected

If the vehicle will not move in the required direction, the system may have selected the position incorrectly. Depress the brake pedal and reselect the position.

If the vehicle still does not move in the required direction, there is a system fault. Seek expert assistance and have the system checked.

NOTICE

If the display indicates that the gearbox is overheating for the first time, the vehicle will have to be parked safely or driven faster than 20 km/h (12 mph).

If the text message and acoustic warning are repeated approximately every 10 seconds, the vehicle must be parked safely immediately and the engine switched off. Allow the gearbox to cool down.

Do not drive on until the signal tone stops. This will prevent damage to the vehicle You should not pull away or drive the vehicle at very low speeds while the gearbox is overheated.

Driving with an automatic gearbox

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 ...

Gear-change indicator

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce ...

Other materials:

Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator
Fig. 124 In the stowage compartment on the front passenger side: button for the Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator uses data from the ABS sensors and other functions to check the speed of rot ...

Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects: → Interior mirror → Exterior mirrors For safety reasons it is important that the driver positions the exterior and interior mirrors correctly before starting a journey . You can use the exterior mirrors and the int ...

Stowage compartments in the front centre console
Fig. 94 In the centre console: stowage compartment at the front Fig. 95 In the centre console: stowage compartment next to the handbrake lever First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings There is an open stowage compartment with lighting in the front centre con ...