On Dec 13, 2009, at 5:29 PM, Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote: > When the accelerator is again depressed, the > declutching valve is closed and the forward clutch is reengaged."
It curious why VW did not offer this on the Vanagon. I do recall my defensive driving courses back in the 70's where they told you never to put your car I'm neutral as long as you were moving because you are not likely to be able to shift into gear when you need to make evasive maneuvers. Curious about the statement above. I will test the car just for the halibut. I do not think it will shift into 'D' by itself. That means shift before you go when using the 'E' mode. Sort of like Tiptronic in that there is no clutch pedal but seems to defeat the convenience of an auto trans. Namely, no shifting. >
BenT |
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