How to switch to manual mode in Volkswagen Polo Tiptronic transmission?

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LaNora
07/30/25 9:55am
To switch a Tiptronic transmission car to manual mode, simply shift to the M position, which stands for manual mode. The difference from automatic mode is that it cancels the computer's automatic control of gear shifting and some self-adjustment functions, but it is not a completely manual transmission. You can manually control gear shifting for situations such as starting, driving, overtaking, and parking.
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