Understanding Your Volkswagen's Dashboard Warning Lights

With its spacious cabin and smooth ride, the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas is the best way to get you, your crew, and your gear to your destination in comfort and style. And with plenty of standard advanced safety and entertainment features, you'll enjoy the ride even more. The Atlas is available in six trim levels to customize features to your needs; keep reading to find out what each trim level offers. more 1. SE The 2024 VW Atlas entry SE comes packed with standard features like 18-inch alloy wheels, V-Tex leatherette seating, and heated and ventilated front seats. Climatronic three-zone automatic climate control lets driver, front passenger, and rear passengers each choose their own climate settings for customized comfort. Keyless access lets you open all five doors and start the Atlas without ever taking your key out of your pocket or purse. The Atlas's large 12-inch center display keeps you connected to your car's audio systems and seamlessly integrates with your compatible smartphone using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. And standard IQ.DRIVE includes a long list of safety and driver assist technologies, like Front Assist, which can warn you of a potential forward collision and apply the brakes automatically. 2. SE with Technology On this trim level, you'll find upgrades like 20-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch, and two extra USB-C fast-charging ports (for a total of six). Convenience features like remote start and a Hands-free Easy Open remote power rear liftgate are added as well. Front and rear Park Distance Control warns drivers when they're approaching an obstacle, and a 115V power outlet keeps your devices powered up on any adventure. 3. Peak Edition SE with Technology The Peak Edition SE with Technology gets added capability with 18-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, and Peak Edition bumpers with lower side cladding. The interior gets unique styling that extends to the V-Tex leatherette seats, and adds multicolor adjustable ambient lighting. A power tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof gives both front and rear passengers a view of the outdoors. 4. SEL Comfort features get an upgrade on the SEL, with leather seating and 8-way power-adjustable front seats with driver seat memory. This trim level also gets tech features like navigation and a head-up display that can project information onto the windshield. Adaptive Cruise Control is also included, which can adjust your vehicle's speed to maintain a safe following distance on the highway. 5. Peak Edition SEL This edition includes Peak Edition SE with Technology features, like a panoramic sunroof and Peak Edition styling cues. It also includes many of the SEL's comfort and tech features, like navigation, head-up display, and power-adjustable front seats with driver seat memory. 6. SEL Premium R-Line From the SEL Premium R-Line's exterior, you'll immediately notice the exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels and unique R-Line styling. Inside, passengers are treated to Vienna leather seating surfaces, heated second-row seats, and a premium Harman Kardon audio system. If you'd like to learn more about the Atlas and its available trim levels, call or visit us at Auffenberg Volkswagen in Shiloh, IL. We have a great selection of new Volkswagen vehicles and a friendly and knowledgeable sales staff ready to assist you with a test drive and demonstration.

Your Volkswagen transmission features hundreds of moving parts that rely on friction to function. The constant motion of these parts also increases your transmission's temperature. Because of the frequent exposure to friction and heat, your transmission needs regular maintenance at your Volkswagen dealer. Here are some signs that you need to take your VW in for transmission service. more Incorrect Gear If your vehicle does not move as expected once you switch it into a specific gear, it might have one or more issues. You should get your car checked to see if there are problems with its shifter, shifter cable, valve body, or fluid levels. This issue is dangerous to yourself, your passengers, and other drivers, as you may accelerate when you want to decelerate or vice versa Noises in Neutral Your gears should shift silently. When you hear unusual noises while switching gears, your torque converter is likely to have been affected. This converter is the part of your transmission that connects to the engine. It uses transmission fluid to transfer the engine power to the transmission gears, allowing your car to move. High Revving/Slipping Fluid leakage, water infiltration, contamination, and wear and tear of transmission components can lead to high revving and slipping. Regardless of the cause of this issue, you will need to service your transmission quickly to keep your vehicle functioning. Delayed Shifts If your car takes more time than usual to shift into another gear, your transmission might have a problem. To keep yourself safe and prevent engine damage, you should get this checked out. Fluid Leak VWs need different fluids to run correctly so that any leakage may cause trouble. Your transmission fluid is either red or brown. If it’s brown, or you see puddles of red or brown fluid on the ground, then you need service. If you are uncertain if your car is leaking fluid, leave a piece of cardboard or paper under it overnight. Any fluid that leaks will be apparent in the morning. Missing Gears If your vehicle misses certain gears, you should take it in for service before it experiences further damage. Missing gears are a definite sign that you’re having serious transmission troubles. Burning Smell The smell of burning rubber suggests that your gears might be grinding against each other or that fluid is dripping onto the engine and overheating. Instead of trying to determine the source of the smell yourself, you should take it to the dealership for maintenance. Shakes/Jolts Your gear changes should always be smooth and silent. If you notice any shaking, kicking, or jerking when you change gears, don't wait! Take it in for maintenance before the problem gets worse. Overall, there are many signs that your car's transmission needs service. If you're a Volkswagen owner in or around Shiloh, IL, visit Auffenberg Volkswagen today to keep your vehicle in tip-top shape!

The ultimate family SUV is back better than ever with the spacious and dynamic 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. The Atlas has a keen combination of style and practical features to make managing your family's busy schedule simple. Learn why this refreshed full-size SUV is ideal for your growing family before you visit your Volkswagen dealer. Let’s take a look at four innovative features of the 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. more 1. Fuel-Efficient Powertrain The base 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE has a lightweight 2.0-liter in-line four-cylinder engine that produces 269 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. This engine boosts the overall fuel efficiency of the SUV since the compact design takes up less space under the hood and doesn't weigh as much as other engine designs. The SE has a FWD drivetrain and an eight-speed automatic transmission with selectable drive modes. This model can tow up to 5,000 lbs. This model has a fuel economy of 20 MPG in the city, 27 MPG on the highway, and 23 MPG combined. Drivers can enjoy enhanced fuel efficiency with a built-in start-stop system for the engine, which reduces fuel consumption in idling traffic. The Atlas has an 18.6-gallon fuel tank capacity, which means a full tank produces a maximum driving range of 372 miles in urban areas and 502 miles on the highway. 2. Flexible Cargo Space The Atlas SE boasts a maximum cargo space of 96.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down. This is plenty of room for large sports gear, luggage, moving boxes, medium-sized furniture, and pet crates. When all seats are locked in place, this model has a cargo capacity of 20.6 cubic feet. The key to the flexible cargo space for this remarkable model is the folding second and third-row seats. The second-row seats can fold with a 60/40 split, which means one or two seats can be left open for passengers. The third-row seats have a 50/50 split, or they can fold completely flat to extend the cargo area as needed. 3. Intuitive Safety The Atlas keeps your family safe with a series of intuitive safety and driver assistance features, such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and emergency assist. The forward collision warning system is programmed to detect pedestrians and cyclists to assist with automatic emergency braking procedures if the collision warning isn't heeded in time. Rear Traffic Alert is also standard for this model. 4. Diverse Infotainment The base Atlas has a diverse infotainment system housed in a 12-inch touchscreen. This multimedia system has six USB ports and supports smartphone integration for fast access to your favorite navigation apps or streaming services. A multicolored Digital Cockpit Pro with customized driver profiles is also standard for this model. The 2024 Atlas is a dream SUV for families who need flexible cargo capacity for various activities. Check out this family vehicle at Auffenberg Volkswagen in Shiloh, IL today.