Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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display are highlighted against a bright background, there is a
system malfunction. The automatic transmission or the DSG
®
automated transmission will then operate in the emergency shift
program. The emergency shift program lets you drive the vehicle,
but at a reduced speed and without being able to use all of the
forward gears.
In some cases, vehicles with a DSG
®
automated transmission may
not be able to shift into reverse. It is then impossible to drive the
vehicle backwards.
In any event, have the automatic transmission checked by an
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service
Facility.
Overheating of the DSG
®
automated transmission
The DSG transmission may overheat, for example, due to frequent
starts, extended creeping, or stop-and-go traffic. Overheating is
indicated by the warning light and, if applicable, by a text
message in the instrument cluster. An additional warning chime
may sound. Stop and let the transmission cool down → .
The vehicle does not move forward or in reverse even though a