Can the gear shift knob of the Passat be replaced?

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McAliyah
07/30/25 4:46am
The gear shift knob of the Passat can be replaced. The correct usage of the button on the gear shift should be: After the car is parked, first press the brake to shift the gear lever to N, then engage the handbrake, release the foot brake and turn off the engine, and finally push the gear lever into P. Precautions for using the plus and minus buttons: When using the plus and minus buttons, pay attention to whether you are using the gear shift grip or the paddle shifters. The gear shift grip is usually pushed forward for "+" one gear and pulled backward for "-" one gear. If you are using paddle shifters, there are usually markings.
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