2023 Volkswagen Caddy Automatic Transmission User Guide
The 2023 Volkswagen Caddy automatic transmission provides smooth gear shifts, improved driving comfort, and efficient performance. It is designed for adaptability and urban mobility, with a dual-clutch DSG technology that ensures responsive handling and fuel efficiency under a variety of driving circumstances.
Volkswagen Manual gearbox: Selecting a Gear Guide
Fig. 1 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed manual gearbox
Depending on the vehicle specification, your vehicle may have a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Selecting a forward gear
The positions of the individual gears are shown on the gear lever→ Fig. 1 .
- Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
- Move the gear lever to the required position → .
- Release the clutch to engage.
In some countries, the clutch pedal will have to be depressed fully in order to start the engine.
Selecting reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be selected when the vehicle is stationary.
- Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal → .
- Pull the ring on the gear lever upwards and push the gear lever fully to the left and then forwards into the reverse gear position .
- Release the clutch to engage.
Shifting down
You should always select the next immediate gear when shifting down a gear whilst the vehicle is in motion. The engine revs should not be too high when doing this → . Damage to the clutch and the gearbox could occur if at high speeds or high engine revs one or more gears are skipped when shifting down gear, even if the clutch is not released when doing this .
WARNING
When the engine is running, the vehicle will start to move as soon as a gear is engaged and the clutch released. This also applies when the electronic park brake has been switched on.
- Never engage reverse gear while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
- Only accelerate rapidly if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, and other road users are not put at risk by the acceleration and driving style.
- Always adapt your driving style to suit the traffic flow.
- When the TCS is switched off, the drive wheels may spin, especially if the road surface is wet, slippery or dirty. This may result in you no longer being able to steer or control the vehicle.
WARNING
Shifting gears incorrectly to a lower gear can lead to a loss of control of the vehicle, which can cause accidents and serious injuries
NOTICE
Serious damage to the clutch and gearbox can occur if the gear stick on the manual gearbox is shifted to too low a gear when travelling at high speeds or at high revs. This also applies if the clutch remains depressed and the gears do not engage.
NOTICE
Please note the following to help avoid damage and premature wear:
- Do not rest your hand on the gear lever when driving. The pressure from your hand is passed onto the selector forks in the gearbox.
- Ensure that the vehicle has come to a full stop before engaging reverse gear.
- Always depress the clutch pedal fully when changing gear.
- Do not hold the vehicle by “riding” the clutch on a hill with the engine running.
Changing up a gear early will help to save fuel and minimise engine noise.
Troubleshooting
The indicator lamp lights up yellow. Clutch does not transmit the entire engine torque.
- If necessary, remove foot from clutch pedal.
Clutch overheated
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An acoustic warning may also be given .
The clutch can overheat, for example if the vehicle pulls off regularly, travels at a “crawl” for long periods, or in stop and go traffic. Overheating is indicated by the warning lamp and in some cases by additional warning lamps and a text message in the instrument cluster display.
- Driving can be continued.
Clutch fault
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The clutch is faulty.
- Drive on carefully!
- Go to a correspondingly qualified workshop. Failure to do so could result in considerable damage to the clutch.
Dual clutch gearbox DSG®: Selecting a position
Fig. 1 Selector lever for the dual clutch gearbox (DSG) with
button for parking lock.
- Button for parking lock.
- Selector lever.
The selected position is shown on the instrument cluster display and on the lower part of the centre console 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.
P– Parking lock
The drive wheels are blocked. May only be selected when the vehicle iss tationary. To engage the parking lock, press the P button . 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 position N, the gearbox remains in neutral position N for around 30 minutes and only then engages the parking lock P (car wash function) (→ Switching off the engine) .
4– Reverse gear
Reverse gear is selected. May only be selected when the vehicle iss tationary.
N– 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.
D/S– 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 position D. 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. Move the selector lever to the rear to switch between positions D and S. The selector lever will always move back to the centre position.
Changing positio
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 position R. 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 gear R or engage the parking lock P 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 selector 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 gear R or engage the parking lock P when the vehicle is in motion.
- Never leave 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 to neutral position N 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
Fig. 1 Steering wheel with paddles for Tiptronic.
Using Tiptronic, the gears can be shifted up and down manually in an automatic gearbox.
You can pull a paddle → Fig. 1 to switch to the Tiptronic program from gear selector positionsD and S. The Tiptronic program is switched ont emporarily from gear selector position D.
The Tiptronic program is switched onp ermanently from gear selector position S. The gear that is currently selected will be maintained when the Tiptronic program is selected. This applies until the system changes gear automatically when the limit speed is reached.
As soon as the gearbox has switched to the Tiptronic program, this will be shown on the instrument cluster display with M. If the engine is switched off while the gearbox is in Tiptronic mode, the gearbox will activate the parking lockP . The vehicle is then secured against rolling away.
Operating Tiptronic with the paddles
- Pull the right paddle towards the steering wheel to change up a gear.
- Pull the left paddle towards the steering wheel to change down a gear.
- Pull the left paddle towards the steering wheel and hold to change to the lowest gear. The gear selection display then changes to D.
Exiting the Tiptronic program
- Automatically after 5 seconds if the Tiptronic program was switched on from gear selector positionD .
Or: Push the selector lever backwards and release it again to activate gear selector positionD .
Or: Pull the right-hand rocker switch towards the steering wheel for about 3 seconds, then release it again.
NOTICE
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up to the next gear shortly before the maximum permitted engine speed is reached.
NOTICE
When shifting down a gear manually, the gearbox will not change gear until the engine can no longer be overrevved.
Driving with DSG® dual clutch gearbox
The gearbox changes the forward gears up and down automatically.
Driving down hills
The steeper the downhill gradient, the lower the gear that must be selected. Lower gears increase the braking effect of the engine. Never allow the vehicle to roll down mountains or hills in the neutral position N.
- Reduce your speed.
- Shift down using the paddles on the steering wheel .
Stopping and pulling away on uphill gradients
The steeper the incline, the lower the gear that is required. If you wish to stop the vehicle or pull away when driving uphill you should use the Auto Hold function (→ Auto Hold function) .
Coasting with dual clutch gearbox DSG ®
In coasting mode, the momentum of the vehicle can be used to save fuel in conjunction with a foresighted driving style. The engine no longer brakes the vehicle – the vehicle can roll for a longer distance. This function is only available in selector lever position D, not when the accelerator pedal is pressed. When coming to a stop without braking, the engine restarts automatically at “creeping speed”. An automatic engine start may take place in order to ensure reliable engine restarting and to guarantee the power supply of the vehicle electrical system.
Triggering coasting
- Remove your foot from accelerator pedal. The engine is disengaged and runs in coasting mode. The vehicle rolls without the braking effect of the engine.
Cancelling coasting mode
- Depress the brake pedal. Or: Depress the accelerator pedal briefly. Or: Pull a paddle towards the steering wheel.
Kickdown function
The kickdown function enables maximum acceleration in selector lever positionsD and S or in the Tiptronic programme. 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.
Launch Control programme
The Launch Control Programme gives the vehicle maximum acceleration from a standing start.
- Switch off TCS (→ Brake support systems) .
- Depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
- Engage position S or switch to the Tiptronic programme.
- With your right foot, depress the accelerator until the engines speed reaches approximately 3,200 rpm.
- Take your left foot off the brake → . The vehicle will start with maximum acceleration.
- Switch the TCS back on after acceleration.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause loss of traction and skidding, particularly on slippery roads. This can cause you to lose
control of the vehicle, which can lead to accidents and serious injuries.
- Always adapt your driving style to the traffic flow.
- Only use kickdown or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road and traffic conditions permit, and other road users are not put at risk due to the acceleration and the driving style.
- Please note that the driven wheels could start to spin and the vehicle could skid if the TCS is switched off, especially if the road is slippery.
- Switch TCS back on after acceleration.
- Only use the Launch Control Program if the road and traffic conditions allow for it.
WARNING
Never “ride” the brake pedal. Do not overuse the brake pedal. Constant braking will cause the brakes to overheat. This can considerably reduce the braking effect, increase the braking distance and, in certain circumstances, cause the brake system to fail completely.
NOTICE
- If you stop the vehicle on a gradient with a gear selector position engaged, do not attempt to stop it from rolling away by pressing the accelerator. The dual clutch gearbox DSG® could overheat and be damaged.
- Never allow the vehicle to roll in neutral position N, particularly if the ignition is switched off. The DSG® dual clutch gearbox will not be lubricated and could be damaged.
NOTICE
Never let the brakes “rub” by applying light pressure to the brake when it is not necessary to brake. This will increase levels of wear.
Troubleshooting
Gearbox overheated
The indicator lamp lights up yellow.
An acoustic warning may also be given. A text notification may also be shown on the instrument cluster display.
The DSG® dual clutch gearbox can become too hot, for example, if the vehicle regularly pulls off from the starting position, during long periods at “crawling” speed, or in stop-and-go traffic.
- Do not drive on!
- Allow the gearbox to cool down with the parking lock P engaged
- Do not drive on if the indicator lamp does not go out.
- Seek expert assistance. Failure to do so could result in considerable damage to the gearbox.
The indicator lamp lights up green. Brake pedal was not depressed, e.g. when trying to engage another position with the selector lever.
- To select a position, press the brake pedal. See also Electronic parking brake .
Releasing the selector lever lock manually
If the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the 12-volt battery is flat) and the vehicle has to be towed, the selector lever lock must be released manually. Seek expert assistance
Emergency program
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 DSG® dual clutch 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 DSG® dual clutch gearbox, you may no longer be able to select reverse gear.
- In all cases you should have the DSG® dual clutch gearbox checked immediately by a suitably qualified workshop.
Vehicle does not move even though position is engaged
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.
WARNING
Never release the parking lock when the electronic parking brake is switched off. Otherwise the vehicle could move unexpectedly if it is stopped on an incline, which could lead to accidents and serious injuries.
NOTICE
If the vehicle rolls for an extended period or at high speed with the engine switched off and the selector lever in the neutral position N, the DSG® dual clutch gearbox will be damaged, e.g. during towing.
NOTICE
- If the display indicates that the gearbox is overheating for the first time, make sure that the vehicle is parked safely or drive faster than 20 km/h (12 mph).
- Safely park the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine if the text message and acoustic signal are repeated approximately every 10 seconds. Allow the gearbox to cool down.
- Continue driving only when the acoustic warning no longer sounds in order to avoid damage to the gearbox. You should avoid pulling away or driving the vehicle at very low speeds while the gearbox is overheated.
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