Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox; Function Of The Dsg Dual Clutch Gearbox - Volkswagen Tiguan Owner's Manual

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Do not hold the vehicle by riding the clutch on a hill with the engine running.
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DSG dual clutch gearbox
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

→ Function of the DSG dual clutch gearbox

→ Warning and indicator lamps
→ DSG dual clutch gearbox: selecting a gear
→ Changing gear using Tiptronic
→ Driving with the DSG dual clutch gearbox
→ Malfunction in the DSG dual clutch gearbox
→ Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
The DSG ® dual clutch gearbox is a gearbox which uses dual-clutch technology to change gear automatically. It uses a dual clutch and two
independent gearboxes to enable very fast gear changes with no loss of torque. The DSG
and economy of a manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of an automatic transmission.
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Function of the DSG dual clutch gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
When driving, engine power is transferred to the drive axle via the gearbox. In order to change gears, the power transmission between the
engine and the gearbox has to be interrupted. This is what the clutch is for.
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With the DSG dual clutch gearbox with its two gear train halves, the engine power is always connected to one gear train half when driving.
Before you change gear, the next gear up or down is always preselected in the non-driven second gearbox. The clutch on the non-driven gear is
closed and the other is opened at the same time. This is what makes very fast gear changes possible.
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Thanks to its design, the DSG dual clutch gearbox is more efficient than an automatic gearbox. Whereas in an automatic gearbox the torque
converter is constantly in use, in the DSG
weight and intelligent control system, the DSG
However, just like the manual gearbox, the clutch in the DSG
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depending on the type of DSG dual clutch gearbox installed. For more information, see the service schedule. In the event of a fault in one gear
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train half, the DSG dual clutch gearbox also allows one gear train half to be deactivated and the journey to be continued using the other gear
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train half → Malfunction in the DSG dual clutch gearbox
workshop.
Warning and indicator lamps
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings
Lit up
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dual clutch system the clutch can be opened at idling speed, thus saving fuel. With its efficiency, low
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dual clutch gearbox is subject to wear. Regular maintenance is necessary,
. If this happens, have the system checked as soon as possible by a qualified
Possible cause/action
Gearbox fault.
Do not drive on!
Allow the gearbox to cool down in selector lever position P.
If the warning lamp does not go out, do not drive on. Seek professional assistance. Failure to do so
can cause considerable damage to the gearbox
Brake pedal not depressed.
Fully depress the brake pedal.
Also see Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Brake pedal not depressed.
To select a position, press the brake pedal.
See also electronic parking brake → Electronic parking brake
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dual clutch gearbox thus combines the performance
→ Introduction
→ Introduction
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→ Malfunction in the DSG dual clutch gearbox
→ Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) .
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