Switching the automatic transmission on a Volkswagen Passat B6
Preparation:
* Make sure the parking brake is set.
* The engine must be running.
* The gear selector must be in neutral (N).
Shifting forward:
1. Press the gear selector lock button located on the right side of the shift knob.
2. Move the selector to the desired position:
* D (drive) – normal driving mode
* S (sport) – sport mode, higher revs and faster gear changes for improved dynamics
* M (manual) – manual mode, manual gear shift
Shifting gears back:
To engage reverse (R) gear, first press the lock button and simultaneously move the selector to the left. Then release the lock button to lock the selector in the R position.
Switching from Parking Mode (P):
To exit parking mode, depress the brake pedal and press the gear selector lock button. Then move the selector to another position.
Shift to Neutral (N):
To move the gear selector to neutral, press the lock button and move the selector to position N.
Notes:
*Do not change gears without pressing the lock button.
* Avoid sudden gear changes.
* If the engine stalls while driving, shift the selector to N (neutral), restart the engine, and then shift to the desired gear position.
*If you have trouble shifting, take it to a qualified mechanic.