DSG Newbie - Advice please

[Pixelpeep7r]

Just got a 7R with a DSG gearbox and I've flicked through the manual but can't find any reference as to what to do when sitting still for more than a few minutes.

What do people do?

Slip it into N and put the handbrake on?
Slip it into N and keep the foot brake pressed
Slip it into P ?
Keep it in D/S and hold foot brake
Keep it in D/S and put the handbrake on

?

If i know I'm not gonna be stopped for long obviously i will just keep it in D and hold the car with the footbrake but it doesn't feel natural for prolonged periods of time, like if it takes you 4 attempts to get through a set of lights?

[Pixelpeep7r]

SMB said:

technically i think the clutch will drag slightly if left in d, causing some heat in the oil but I've not seen anyone say that caused an issue. Don't leave it in d and just have the handbrake on, it will pull against that, I suspect the sensor is connected to the brake lights.

If I'm delayed for any length of time I have got into the habit of moving it to Neutral, and then applying the handbrake, that saves excessive brake lights for those behind, any potential clutch issues, and when you go back into drive or manual you don't flash your reversing lights to scare those behind.

That echos exactly what i was thinking

I was experimenting with the flick to N and apply handbrake today coming through wood green and it seemed to feel quite natural so if thats what others do too, its gotta be right!


Thank you