diff --git a/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py b/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
index 7878993598..9211264aac 100644
--- a/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
+++ b/selfdrive/car/volkswagen/interface.py
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ class CarInterface(CarInterfaceBase):
         be.pressed = self.CS.buttonStates[button]
         buttonEvents.append(be)
 
-    events = self.create_common_events(ret, extra_gears=[GearShifter.eco, GearShifter.sport])
+    events = self.create_common_events(ret, extra_gears=[GearShifter.eco, GearShifter.sport, GearShifter.manumatic])
 
     # Vehicle health and operation safety checks
     if self.CS.parkingBrakeSet: