What are the automatic transmission gears of the Golf?
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The Volkswagen Golf is a classic hatchback compact family car launched by FAW-Volkswagen in 1974. Below is an introduction to its automatic transmission gears: 1. P (Park): Upon entering the driver's seat, you can see the position of the gear lever. After parking the vehicle, shift the gear into "P" for parking. 2. R (Reverse) and N (Neutral): "R" is the reverse gear—use it cautiously when backing up. "N" is neutral, suitable for short-term parking. 4. D (Drive) and S (Sport): "D" is the automatic forward gear, while "S" is the sport mode forward gear. 5. Manual: Additionally, the vehicle can be driven in manual mode.
Having driven a Golf automatic for over a decade, I know the gears inside out. P (Park) is for parking – always come to a complete stop before shifting to avoid transmission damage; R (Reverse) is for backing up, remember to look behind you; N (Neutral) saves a bit of fuel when coasting at red lights, but on slopes, don’t forget the handbrake; D (Drive) is the go-to for daily driving, letting the transmission handle shifts effortlessly; S (Sport) mode packs a punch, with the engine roaring under hard acceleration, making overtaking a thrill; and Manual mode lets you shift up or down with the +/- paddles, ideal for controlling speed on long descents. Once drove a winding mountain road in the rain – Manual mode in 2nd gear kept things steady. Mastering these gears makes driving a Golf smooth and safe.
I was totally confused by the letters on the gear shift when I first got my car. For P (Park), you need to pull the handbrake; R (Reverse) is safest when backing up with the rearview camera; N (Neutral) is for waiting at red lights but watch out for rolling; D (Drive) is the go-to for daily commutes with automatic shifting. Once on the highway, I tried S (Sport) mode—the RPM shot up to 4000, giving an intense push-back feeling, making overtaking a breeze. The manual +/- symbols let you control gears freely, and shifting to a lower gear downhill saves brake pads. These gears adapt to different road conditions. Now, I use D mode daily for school runs and switch to S for weekend joyrides to spice things up.
