Does Volkswagen require pressing the button on the gear lever to shift gears?
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Volkswagen requires pressing the button on the gear lever to shift gears; without pressing the gear lock button, you cannot freely change gears. Gear shifting: Automatic transmission vehicles have protection and interlock mechanisms for gear shifting. Switching from D to R or P gear by mistake can be dangerous, but you can freely switch between D and N gears, even while driving. Avoid coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral with an automatic transmission does not save fuel. Prolonged coasting in neutral can lead to insufficient oil pressure in the hydraulic lines of the automatic transmission, increasing friction, reducing lubrication, and damaging the friction plates inside the transmission.