Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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Selector
lever
position
Designation
Meaning →
Park
The drive wheels are mechanically locked.
Select only when the vehicle is not moving. To change
the selector lever position, switch on the ignition (if it is
off) and then press the selector lever release button while
holding down the brake pedal.
Reverse
The Reverse gear is engaged.
Shift into Reverse only when the vehicle is not moving.
Neutral
Transmission is in Neutral position. No power is
transmitted to the wheels and no engine braking is
available.
/
Drive (standard
driving position)
OR
Sport drive (sport
driving position)
Standard driving position D:
All forward gears shift up and down automatically. The
transmission shifts as needed depending on engine load,
individual driving style, and vehicle speed.
Sport driving position S:
All forward gears automatically upshift later and
downshift earlier than in position D to take full advantage
of the engine's power reserves. The transmission shifts
as needed depending on engine load, individual driving
style, and vehicle speed. The system will not, however,
switch to the highest forward gear.
The timing of the gear shift is determined by the engine
load, your individual driving style, and the vehicle speed.
Changing gear
selection
Switch between Drive (D) and Sport drive (S) by pulling
the selector lever once to the rear from gear position
D/S
→ Fig. 139 . The selector lever always returns to gear
position D/S.