DSG Gearbox

[Scapa]

Looking for advice about DSG gearbox. When driving can you go from Drive (D) to sports (S) while on the move or do you have to wait until stopped? I notice it won't just slide from D to S unless I press the gearshift unlock button which normally means it doesn't like being moved unless stopped, so I haven't risked trying it.

I ask as I notice while around town at roundabouts, traffic lights and junctions standard 'D' position can be a bit laboured, but in 'S' position it holds a lower gear and revs kept up as a consequence. So when I come off carriageway to town streets or slow country roads with lots of junctions etc I would look to slip from D into S hence my question do I need to wait till stopped or just do it when on the move? Any advice from experienced DSG users welcome.

Cheers

 

[teeboy]

Yes you can - I used to do it a lot when I first got the van as it was a novelty, but to be honest Drive is more than enough these days.

 

[WelshGas]

Basically the button is to stop you doing by accident and giving yourself a fright.

 

[Scapa]

Ok thanks folks I will play switching between drive and sport then, until the novelty wears off