VW Jetta VI 6 owners manual page 217

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Shifting ¤ Introduction In this section you’ll find information about: Warning and indicator lights Pedals Manual transmission: Gearshift lever ® Shifting with Tiptronic ® Explanatory notes in this section regarding automatic transmissions also apply to the DSG automated transmission. ® Your vehicle may be equipped with a special DSG automated transmission that combines the per- formance and economy of a standard manual transmission with the comfort and convenience of a conventional automatic transmission. The DSG transmission housing contains two clutches, one that works with the odd-numbered gears (1, 3, 5 and R) and the other that works with the even-numbered gears (2, 4, 6). The dual clutch configuration enables rapid shifts between gears without loss of trac- tion as the dual clutch seamlessly transfers the engine power from one driveshaft to the other during gear shifts. An output shaft for each of the two gearbox units transmits the drive to the driven wheels via a differential. The DSG electronic control unit, sensors, and hydraulic control for clutch engage- ment and gear selection form one compact weight-saving unit. Thanks to the dual-clutch design, the DSG system is more efficient than a conventional automatic transmission. For example, while idling, a torque converter in a conventional automatic transmission is engaged all the time (increasing load and engine fuel consumption), while the DSG gradually opens the clutch, allowing the engine to idle freely. In most cases, this efficiency combined with its low weight and intelligent control means that DSG can achieve the same or better fuel consumption than a manu- al transmission. The clutches, like the clutch in a standard manual transmission are subject to wear over time. The DSG transmission requires periodic maintenance that is described in the ⇒ Chapter Warranty and Maintenance. When the ignition is switched on and the transmission is in Reverse (R): x The backup lights come on. x The Rear View Camera system switches on (if equipped). More information: x Lower center console x Instruments x Braking and parking x Rear View Camera system x Engine control and emission control system x Emergency closing and opening

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