Volkswagen Transporter Instruction Manual page 69

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Automatic Gearbox
Stopping
To stop vehicle temporarily such as at traffic
lights, all that is necessary is to apply the
brakes. It is not necessary to move the lever
to "N" while stationary. The engine should
only run at idling speed and the vehicle is
held with the brakes.
Parking
In general, applying the handbrake will be
sufficient to prevent the vehicle from rolling
away. This is, of course, assuming that the
handbrake is working properly.
However, when additional security is called
for, such as when parking on a gradient, the
parking lock should be engaged as well.
Basic rules:
• Engage the parking lock after applying
the handbrake.
• Release the parking lock before releas ­
ing the handbrake.
When it is freezing, it is advisable to use only
the parking lock to secure the vehicle be­
cause the brake shoes can freeze on to the
drums if the handbrake is applied.
Note:
When a vehicle has been parked on a gra­
dient, using only the parking lock, it may be
found that a fair amount of force is required
on the lever to release the parking lock. This
is caused by the load on the parking lock
mechanism and is quite normal.
Driving in mountains
On hilly stretches and particularly in moun ­
tainous areas the driver of a vehicle with au ­
tomatic gearbox should be prepared to use
the selector lever.
On steep roads with lots of sharp corners it is,
however, advisable to select driving range
"2". This prevents the gearbox from shifting
up and down unnecessarily. On downhill
stretches the selection of a lower range is
even more important: Safety can be im­
proved and the strain on the brakes relieved
by the increased engine braking available in
2nd gear.
On very steep downgrades, select range "1"
in good time so that the maximum engine
braking force is available.
Emergency starting
On vehicles with an automatic gearbox the
engine cannot be started by towing or push­
ing the vehicle.
If the engine will not start because the battery
is flat, it is possible to start it by connecting a
jumper cable to the battery of another vehi­
cle.
See further detail under "Emergency starting
in D-I-Y" section.
Towing
• Selector lever at UN"
• Do not tow faster than 30 mph (50
km/h).
• Do not tow further than 30 miles (50
kilometers).
• If the vehicle has to be towed long dis ­
tances it must be lifted at the rear or the
drive shafts must be removed.
Reason: When the engine is not running,
the gearbox oil pump is not working and
the gearbox is not adequately lubricated
for high speeds or long distances.
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