manual transmission VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2013 Owners Manual

Dual clutch gearbox DSG®
r-('n First read and observe the Introductory L-.lo:on Information and safety warnings & on page 260.
Description
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® dual clutch gearbox thus combines the performance and economy of a manual gearbox with the com-fort and convenience of a conventional automatic transmission.
How the system works
Engine power is transferred to the drive shafts 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.
With the DSG® dual clutch system with its two complementary gearboxes, one gearbox is always connected under load to the engine. When one gear is engaged, another gear is always preselec-
led in the other 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.
The DSG® dual clutch gearbox is designed to be more efficient than an automatic gearbox. In an au-tomatic gearbox, the torque converter is constantly in use, whereas in the DSG® dual clutch system the idle clutch can be opened, thus saving fuel. With its efficiency, low weight and intelligent control system, the DSG® dual clutch system usually ena-bles fuel consumption equal to or lower than a manual gearbox.
like the manual gearbox, the clutch in the DSG dual clutch system is subject to wear. Regular maintenance is necessary, varying accord-ing to what type of DSG® dual clutch system is in-stalled. For more information see the service schedule. In the DSG® dual clutch system, if one gearbox malfunctions it is deactivated and the oth-er gearbox functions alone *page 267. If this happens, have the system checked as soon as possible by a qualified workshop. DSG® dual clutch gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 221 Selector lever for automatic gearbox with lock button (arrow) in left-hand drive vehicles. The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles.
264 I While driving
r-('n First read and observe the Introductory L-.lo:on Information and safety warnings & on page 260.
The selector lever is equipped with a selector lever lock. When changing the selector lever position from P to a driving gear, depress the brake pedal and push the lock button in the selector lever in the direction of the arrow *Fig. 221. To move the se-lector lever out of position N to position D or R, first depress and hold the brake pedal.
The current selector lever position or the selected gear will be shown in the instrument duster display if the ignition is switched on. .,..

Retrofitting two-way radios
.--m First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.U information and safety warnings & on page 394.
You will need an external aerial to use a two-way radio in the vehicle.
Any retrofit installation of electrical or electronic equipment in the vehicle will affect its vehicle type approval. Under certain circumstances, this can negate the type approval for the vehicle.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has approved the vehicle for use with two-way radios providing the following conditions are observed:
• Correct installation of external aerial.
• A maximum transmitting power of 10 watts.
The equipment can only operate at maximum range with an external aerial.
Check first with a qualified workshop if you wish to use a two-way radio with a transmitting power of over 10 watts. Qualified workshops are familiar with the technical options for retrofitting. Volkswa-gen Commercial Vehicles recommends using a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles dealership for this purpose.
Information stored in the control units
.--m First read and observe the introductory L-.lc.U Information and safety warnings & on page 394.
Your vehicle is factory fitted with electronic control units which are responsible for engine and gearbox management. The control units also monitor the function of the exhaust system and the airbags.
These electronic control units continuously evalu-ate data relevant to the vehicle while the vehicle is being driven. Only these data will be stored if there are any faults recorded or any deviations from the specified values. This is generally displayed by the indicator lamps on the instrument cluster.
Special units are required to read and evaluate da-ta stored in the control units.
These data are stored so that specialist workshops can diagnose and solve problems. The following data may have been stored:
• Engine and gearbox-relevant data.
• Speed.
• Direction of travel.
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Please comply with relevant legislation and the in-structions and information given in the operating manuals for radio equipment.
A WARNING
If radio equipment is not secured or not prop-erly secured in the vehicle, it could be flung though the interior during a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre, or In the event of an accident. This can cause Injuries.
• While the vehicle is in motion, always se-cure radio equipment properly outside the airbag deployment zone or stow them away safely.
A CAUTION
If you use two-way radios in the car without an external aerial, electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle could exceed limit values. This also applies to external aerials which have not been correctly installed.
• Two-way radios should only be used In the vehicle If an external aerial Is properly connected.
• Braking power.
• Seat belt monitor.
The control units never record conversations that take place in the vehicle. it is neither possible nor permitted to use the stored data to create move-ment profiles.
When the vehicle is being used, situations may arise in which the stored data (alone or in conjunc-tion with other information such as accident re-ports, vehicle damage, witness statements etc.) can become assignable to a particular person, whereby consultation of an expert and use of the expert's information may be necessary.
In vehicles with an emergency call function via a mobile telephone or other units, the current loca-tion can be transmitted. In the event of an accident in which the control units register that an airbag has been triggered, the system can automatically send out a signal. This depends on your service provider. Transmission is possible only in areas
with a sufficiently strong mobile telephone signal. .,..

Supplementary heater . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . 345 Winter diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Diesel engines Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 455
Diesel partlcutate filter . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 409 ............................. 408 Gear-change indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Indicator lamp . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 407 Regeneration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409 Things to note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346
Differential lock see Brake support systems . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Digital voice enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Setting the volume . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . 173 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 452
Dipped beam headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Display Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 Area monitoring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308 Front Assist .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. 308 Instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Disposal Airbag system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407 Belt tensioner . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . 87 End-of-life vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Door arresters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Door release lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 9
Doors .................•............. 45 Manual opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414 Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . 45
Drawbar load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Loading the trailer . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 146
Drawers .....................•....... 76
Drink holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . 153 California . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . 215 Centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Living area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Driver Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . 316 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . • . . • . . . 316 Operation by the user . . • . . . . . . . . • . . . 316 Switching on and off........ . . . . . . . . . 316
Driver assist systems see Assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282 Driver door Overview ........................... 9
Driving Before setting off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Data recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398 Driving abroad . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278 Engine and transmission guard . . . . . . . . . 33
470 I Index
Fuel gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Fuel level too low . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Off-road driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Parking on a downward incline . . . . . . . . 272 Parking on an upward incline . . . . . . . . . . 272 Preparing for a journey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Pulling away on an incline . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Stopping on an incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Through salt water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Towing ........................... 448 Water on the roads . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 35 With a trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 with dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 With Loaded vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 With respect for the environment . . . . . . . 278
Driving abroad Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . 111
Driving economically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Driving safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Driving through salt water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Driving through water . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 35
Driving tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Spare wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Driving with respect for the environment . 278
DSG see Dual clutch gearbox . . . • . . • . . . . . . 266
DSG dual clutch gearbox Changing gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264 Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Pulling away on an incline . . . . . . . . . . . . 267 Safety interlock for ignition key . . . . . . . . 258 Stopping on an incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260, 266 also refer to Changing gears . . . . . . . . . . 260 Coasting function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 266 Dual clutch gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Kickdown function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Towing ........................... 447 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually .4.15
Dual clutch gearbox DSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Dust filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
DVD player . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Main menu . . . . . . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
DVE ................................ 173
Dynamic headlight range control .....•... 113
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E10 Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . 344 EDL see Brake support systems . . . . . . . . . . . 275