Is this normal?

[skoobysGTI]

Just another thing with the DSG...when in "D" mode and going down a steep hill...the dsg automatically changes to a lower gear and holds it all the way down the hill....is this also normal?

[readerr0r]

Just another thing with the DSG...when in "D" mode and going down a steep hill...the dsg automatically changes to a lower gear and holds it all the way down the hill....is this also normal?

Yep, to save your brakes and fuel. Lots of cars with good autos do it (like my old 325i and the ZF-equipped Falcon).

[skoobysGTI]

Yep, to save your brakes and fuel. Lots of cars with good autos do it (like my old 325i and the ZF-equipped Falcon).

Thanks readerrOr....I love this forum! You guys are very helpful!
Imagine having these issues and not knowing if there's a fault or not and having to bring it into the dealers everytime to get it checked out/tested etc
But for bunnies like me, we just have to go on here and ask the questions and in a blink of an eye, someone will come back with an answer...brilliant!

[gavs]

Just another thing with the DSG...when in "D" mode and going down a steep hill...the dsg automatically changes to a lower gear and holds it all the way down the hill....is this also normal?

Imagine having these issues and not knowing if there's a fault or not and having to bring it into the dealers everytime to get it checked out/tested etc.....

Owners manual......

[pologti18t]

Owners manual......

LOL

I am interested in how people think everything a new car does, that their old car didn't, is "a problem".

[Kez]

Hey all,

Just wanted to ask a question. I am and always have been a fan of manual cars, and for that reason I have been using the dsg in manual mode most if not all the time. Is the gearbox going to be ok with this use, or would you recomend saving it for only those times when one wishes to engage a little more with the car. I happen to think that the paddles are great and i'm not mising a true manual at all as I find that shifting with my hands on the wheel allows me to focus more on cornering when I am having some fun!

[gavs]

Perfectly fine my friend. After all, it is just software. Those paddles are not connected to anything mechanically other than the screw boss on the steering wheel.

In fact, you will probably find that you may well prolong the life of your clutches because the gearbox won't get lazy and change up too early, thereby slipping the clutches. Hence why the APR dsg software update makes the change from 1st to 2nd happen later.

[Kez]

Awesome, coz it way more fun that way!!!

[skoobysGTI]

LOL

I am interested in how people think everything a new car does, that their old car didn't, is "a problem".

haha fair comment mate....but it's just that there's so many negative experiences with this DSG gearbox on this forum that it freaks me out when it does something out of the "ordinary" that my old automatic cars never did!!!