I can’t do a manual any more but with the DSG it doesn’t change up in manual mode unless you move the shifter and it auto changes down but usually at lower revs so doing it yourself you can change down early and it blips the throttle to match revs and drop down the box, like a manual only easier and more accurate, I find it great for setting off in slippy conditions as you can virtually pop it into 2nd as soon as you start to move off and it will give you the gear as early as possible without stalling, helps no end with ice and snow etc.