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VW Automatic Stick Shift
At first glance
you will notice the lack of a clutch pedal.
Driving with the Automatic Stick Shift is
simpler and shifting is easier We sug¬
gest you carefully read the following in¬
structions to familiarize yourself with the
operation of the transmission.
The Automatic SUcfc Shift
transmission consists of a torque con¬
verter. a power-operated clutch for shift¬
ing. and a mechanical three speed
transmission. The torque converter mul¬
tiplies the torque produced by the engine
and allows the vehicle to bo driven with
very little shifting - usually two driving
ranges will be used. It automatically
changes the torque from the engine in an
infinitely variable ratio according to driv¬
ing conditions. Since the torque con-
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Reverse
Engage the reverse gear only when the
car is not moving Depress the selector
lever first to overcome a safety catch
before shifting into Reverse The back¬
up lights go on automatically when the
reverse
gear
is
engaged
(with
the
ignition on).
Moving off
With the parking brake set. move the
selector lover to Neutral and start the
engine Shift into the range you wish to
use. normally Range 1 After shifting be
sure to remove your hand from Ihe lever
to allow the clutch to engage To move
off. release the brake and accelerate.
Do not release the brake before you arc
prepared to move, because power is
transmitted to the wheels as soon as a
gear is engaged
Shitting
is easy Simply release the accelerator
pedal and move the gearshift lever from
the range you are into the range you
want, remove your hand from the gear¬
shift lever, and again step on the accele¬
rator.
For easier selection of the driving ranges
1 and 2 which are used most, the gear¬
verler is a fluid coupling, it also permits
stopping the vehicle with an engaged
gear while Ihe engine is running The
clutch interrupts the flow of power from
the engine to permit the gears in the
transmission to be shifted. Bocause the
power-operated clutch Is actuated by
the first alight movement ot the gearshift
fever, there is no need tor a clutch pedaf.
Driving ranges
With the lever mounted on the frame
tunnel you can select three forward drive
ranges and one reverse. The neutral
position
N is botween all gears In the
H-pattern
Neutral
is the only range in which you can start
the engine. In this position, the power
flow to the rear wheels is interrupted.
It should be used when the car is
standing at Idle, with the parking brake
engaged.
From the Neutral position you select the
desired drive range.
shift lever always stays on the right side
when in Neutral, as shown in the illustra¬
tion.
Stopping
Release the accelerator and apply the
foot brake If you are going to start off
again in another range, you may shill
into the new range while the vehicle «$
standing still, but if you remain in a driv¬
ing range apply the foot or parking brake
to prevent the vehicle from creeping.
Do not remove the key from the ignition/
steering lock until you have parked the
car. because removal of the key locks
the steering.
Driving Range 1
is for starting off and accelerating
It
covers the speed range from 0-53 mph.
Always use this range first before shifting
into Range 2. Range 1 is also recom¬
mended for use In city traffic, slow
moving lines of vehicles, and whenever
maximum acceleration is required for
passing. It the lever is m Range 2. you
may downshift into Range 1 at any speed
under 53 mph
Driving Range 2
Always use Range 1 first before shifting
into Range 2. Range 2 should normally
be used for highway driving. It is the only
range thai can be used for speeds above
53 mph. You may shift into Range 1 at
any speed under 53 mph
Low Range
Shift into Low when you want to get the
car moving up steep hills, especially
when carrying a heavy load or when
towing, and when driving down a steep
hill or parking in tight spaces.
When parking your car. apply the park¬
ing brake and turn the wheels toward
the curb
If you like quiet, smooth driving.
which saves fuel, we recommend lhat
you shift to Range 2 at about 20 to
25 mph.
If you went maximum acceleration
you can stay in Range 1 right up to
53 mph and then shift Into Range 2.
Naturally, this will use more fuel.
Keep in mind ...
1
- When starting off. shift into a driving
range before releasing the parking
brake
2
- After shifting, remove your hand from
the selector lever
3 - When idling for an extended period
of time, shift into Neutral and apply
the parking brake When stopped in
traffic, apply either the parking or
foot brake to prevent creeping.
4-When parking
apply the parking
brake. On hills, also turn the wheels
toward the curb
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