The following refers to VDU from VW — but also to PDK from Porsche. I read a report about a Porsche with PDK, and the journalist was enthusiastic about the kick-down switch. When I heard about the VDU gearbox for the first time, I was thrilled. Finally no more switching errors — no more balancing. Then I tested a Golf GTI (in manual mode of course): In the first gear full throttle — turn up at 3000..4000 — which was ignored by the VDU — embarrassing — he went up to over 6000 — brand-new car. Then I later (in the 3rd or 4th gear) gave it full throttle again, as I wanted it from manual gearbox and he turned it down — and I shouted out: “He turns on self-sufficient!” I was told that this is not a fault but a feature — called kickdown switch. Naturally, this feature spoils one the whole driving fun. Is there any way to turn off the kickdown switch — of course only in the m anual mode?