How to Use the Golf 8 Electronic Gear Lever?
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Steps to use the Golf 8 electronic gear lever: 1. After starting the vehicle, the default gear is P. Press the brake, hold the gear lever's lock button, and pull it towards you. The D gear light will illuminate, allowing you to shift into D gear. 2. Similarly, press the brake while the gear is in D, hold the gear lever's lock button, and push it forward once. The N gear light will illuminate, shifting into N gear. 3. With the gear now in N, press the brake, hold the gear lever's lock button, and push it forward once more. The R gear light will illuminate, shifting into R gear. 4. To shift into the parking gear P, simply press the brake and press the P button to engage the parking gear, regardless of the current gear position. 5. To shift into manual mode, first shift into D gear, press the brake, then hold the gear lever's lock button and push it to the left to shift into M gear for manual mode.
The first time I drove the Golf 8, I was absolutely amazed by its electronic gear shifter. The operation is super simple: first, start the engine, press the brake pedal, and then find that exquisite paddle on the center console. To reverse, just pull it backward to shift into R gear; to move forward, push it forward to engage D gear; and to park, simply press the P button. The whole process is smooth and natural, with incredibly fast response. After using it a few times, I realized this design saves much more space than traditional gear levers and reduces the risk of misoperation. However, it's important to note that you can't shift gears without pressing the brake, which is a safety feature. Every time I use it, it feels so modern, and the more I drive, the more I fall in love with this minimalist style.
