Volkswagen Passat 2012, Service Training

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Transmission
Dual Clutch Gearbox with Freewheel Function
S488_240
Overrun Cut-Off
Steady Consumption
Speed [km/h]
Distance [m]
Coasting
Overrun Cut-Off
On dual clutch transmissions with
freewheel function, the gear shift points
with the selector lever in "S" are only
marginally higher than those in the "D"
position.
The 6-speed dual clutch transmission 02E in the 2012 Passat has a freewheel function.
The purpose of the freewheel function is to isolate the engine from the gearbox in overrun, opening the dual
clutch. The engine turns at idling speed and the vehicle coasts without any engine braking effect. This freewheel
function promotes fuel savings.
The freewheel function is only possible with the selector lever in the "D" position. If the selector lever is in the "S"
position or in the tiptronic gate, or if the driver presses the brake, the freewheel function does not operate. The
feature reactivates when the engine is placed under load again.
Dual clutch transmission without freewheel function
Dual clutch transmission with freewheel function