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by jsandf18
Thu Aug 30, 2018 9:40 am
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Handbrake
Replies: 159
Views: 48023

Re: Handbrake

<t>Sorry, yes that is what I meant, and no, the auto-stop will kick in as the car slows down, just before it comes stationary. And it doesn’t start the second you need it so there is a split second where I need to start turning the wheel but am waiting for the electric assistance to kick back in and ...
by jsandf18
Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:59 am
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Handbrake
Replies: 159
Views: 48023

Re: Handbrake

[quote=david.stark post_id=540986 time=1535581376

I have the DSG and use neutral if stopped for a longer period and then apply the handbrake.

My default procedure whenever I drive the car is to switch off the stop/start thing. I will switch it on if I know I’m going to be stopped for a longer ...
by jsandf18
Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:07 pm
Forum: MK10, MK11 and MK12 (AW/BZ/AE) Polo (inc GTI) - Years 2018 onwards
Topic: Handbrake
Replies: 159
Views: 48023

Re: Handbrake

Just joined up as I picked up my new Polo SE DSG yesterday and am wondering about the handbrake.

I’ve come from cars which have electronic handbrakes so am not as used to these as I once was.

This feels like a stupid question, but when I’m in Drive and stop at a light, is the handbrake supposed ...