The brand of the Santana manual transmission is Volkswagen. In 2007, Volkswagen Automatic Transmission (Dalian) Co., Ltd. was established. Its business includes the research, development, production, assembly, and sales of automotive transmissions and components, as well as related technical services and after-sales services. The Santana manual transmission uses a 5-speed manual gearbox. The 5-speed manual transmission features a two-shaft layout, eliminating the conventional intermediate shaft, and integrates with the drive pinion and differential as a longitudinally mounted front-wheel-drive transmission. Engine power is input through the input shaft, gear changes are made via the gear set, and the output shaft, final drive gear, and differential gear set are used to drive the front wheels. For the Santana's transmission in daily use, the following points should be noted: Do not delay changing the transmission oil for extended periods. Prolonged failure to change the transmission oil can damage internal components such as bearings and the housing. Avoid prolonged coasting in neutral. While driving a manual transmission vehicle, many experienced drivers may coast in neutral, but for automatic transmissions, this can lead to overheating and a noticeable jolt when shifting back into Drive (D). Never shift into Drive (D) or Reverse (R) before the vehicle comes to a complete stop. Some drivers, aiming for smooth operation, shift into reverse while the vehicle is still moving, which can severely damage the transmission gears and lead to gear grinding over time. Avoid frequently climbing steep hills in Drive (D). Automatic transmission vehicles may overheat under high load or shift too early, resulting in insufficient power for climbing. In such cases, use manual mode to lock in lower gears or switch to sport mode to protect the transmission. Do not tow the vehicle over long distances. If an automatic transmission vehicle breaks down, use a flatbed tow truck to move the vehicle onto the tow platform while it is in Neutral (N). Avoid using tow ropes or directly towing the vehicle with another vehicle.
