DSG reving high when keeping speed going down hill. Normal?

[The One]

Engine breaking as much as possible is correct. Less stress/friction on brakes etc. It's a good thing, enjoy it.

[anonymousmoose]

I just compared it to the S-Tronic Audi. The Audi on the same hill uses the actual brake more and stays in around 5th gear. The Polo uses the gears (3rd) to brake but it won't keep speed as well as the Audi. The Polo will continue to accelerate on a very steep hill where as the Audi holds speed.

[Melts75]

Yep, all dsg's have this function. Putting in sport mode will give you even more aggressive engine braking downhill.


2011 B7 Passat TDI highline wagon. I tinted the windows

[KiwiME]

According to the 2014 owner's manual it's also supposed to coast (both clutches open) when you are off the gas but before you start braking. I can't say I seen this effect on the tach, it seems to just stay in 7th.

[kaanage]

I just compared it to the S-Tronic Audi. The Audi on the same hill uses the actual brake more and stays in around 5th gear. The Polo uses the gears (3rd) to brake but it won't keep speed as well as the Audi. The Polo will continue to accelerate on a very steep hill where as the Audi holds speed.

I thought you were braking when the 'boxes downshift