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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: nigeldodd on 18 February 2018, 10:27
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How does one do a hill start with a dsg box on the gti7.5pp Golf, please?
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Hi Nigel, I would use AutoHold (the button is next to the handbrake, just make sure the orange light is on). That will hold you in place until you tap the gas pedal and then it will move you forwards up the hill.
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It could not be simpler.
Auto hold will hold the car until you wish to move off whether you’re on an incline or not. Put it into D, tap throttle and away you go.
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I have to wait to join a main road from a minor road that is on a hill. So I need to use AutoHold each time I move forward? Or can I hold the car on the footbrake and move to the accelerator without the danger of the car moving backwards?
Sorry about he basic question. I am used to a standard auto box.
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Yes you can just move your foot fro the footbrake to the accelerator without worrying about any rollback. The auto hold takes care of that for you. I leave it in auto hold all the time.
In my previous Golf, I had a DSG but a manual handbrake. I only ever needed to use the manual handbrake on steep hills to prevent rollback. An auto will naturally try and pull forwards anyway as soon as you lift off the footbrake (without auto hold).
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Aha, I had missed the point that you should have AutoHold on all the time even when you are driving. It's not like a handbrake.
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There are two switches, one is auto-hold, one is the handbrake. If you turn the auto-hold ON it will activate and de-activate the handbrake for you. It takes a while to get comfortable with the auto-hold but it really works well.
If you don't want to use auto-hold (and some people don't like it), it's perfectly OK to press the handbrake switch to hold the car and then simply accelerate away - the handbrake will automatically release. However you will have to re-apply it if you are simply creeping up to a junction and need to stop again.
I know it may seem silly, but try reading the manual on this subject. :grin:
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Thanks for that.
Yes, I have downloaded the manual. I think it is a bit shorter than War and Peace, but not much.
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Thanks for that.
Yes, I have downloaded the manual. I think it is a bit shorter than War and Peace, but not much.
i find it easier using the online manual as it's easier and a lot quicker :)
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do you have the web link (url or address) please?
I have only managed to find a pdf from a reg number that I copied from a car in a sales catalogue.
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Manuals online here:
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/manuals
As said, get used to having autohold on all the time. It is great tech and works especially well with dsg. A little counter intuitive to start with, but absolutely worth the trouble.
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You can even buy the registration GB60 SEP used in the example to help out others.... :laugh:
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The only time I would turn Auto-Hold off is when manouvering into a tight space, when using the brake pedal to control the 'creep' like with a torque converter auto. Taping the throttle can be a bit jerky if you only want to move a few inches.
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The only time I would turn Auto-Hold off is when manouvering into a tight space, when using the brake pedal to control the 'creep' like with a torque converter auto. Taping the throttle can be a bit jerky if you only want to move a few inches.
Oh, yes. I do that when putting my car in (or out of) the garage. Thanks for adding!
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The only time I turn it off is when I am stopped in traffic at night and pull on the handbrake instead to stop whoever is behind from getting arc eye :grin:
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The only time I turn it off is when I am stopped in traffic at night and pull on the handbrake instead to stop whoever is behind from getting arc eye :grin:
Just pulling on the handbrake does it.
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The only time I turn it off is when I am stopped in traffic at night and pull on the handbrake instead to stop whoever is behind from getting arc eye :grin:
Just pulling on the handbrake does it.
Yes, that’s what I meant :embarrassed:
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If only more driver would be more considerate.
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If only more driver would be more considerate.
I've looked and looked on OBDeleven to see if there was a way of changing the way the brake light stays on when your foot isn't on the pedal but I had no luck.
I do that same as JB GTi at night.
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If only more driver would be more considerate.
I've looked and looked on OBDeleven to see if there was a way of changing the way the brake light stays on when your foot isn't on the pedal but I had no luck.
I do that same as JB GTi at night.
+1 for that, override AH with a flick of the handbrake at night
For the OP, it really is one of the most to use things about the Golf and I would be surprised if anyone would actually need to look at the manual regarding this function!