Porsche Cayenne Turbo Driver Manual page 175

M – Manual selection mode
(in the on-road driving programme)
The functions of selector lever positions D and M
differ in the High Range on-road driving
programme and the Low Range off-road driving
programme.
The currently selected gear is retained if you
change from D to M.
If you change from M to D, the gear-changing map
suitable for your current driving style is selected
and the appropriate gear is selected.
Tip on driving
The kickdown function is not active in selector
lever position M.
The kickdown function cannot be used to
downshift in selector lever position M. When
accelerating (e.g. to overtake), you must
therefore change down manually.
Shifting up
f Press upper part (+) of a rocker switch A or
f Push selector lever B forward in the M gate.
Shifting down
f Press lower part (–) of a rocker switch A or
f Push selector lever B back in the M gate.
Depending on driving speed and engine speed,
you can shift up or down at any time. However,
gear changes which would exceed the upper or
lower engine-speed limit are not executed by the
control unit.
You can change down two gears by quickly
pressing the rocker switches A or selector lever B
twice.
If PSM is active and the engine-speed limit is
reached, an automatic upward shift is performed
or, just before idling speed is reached, a
downward shift is performed.
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
If manual mode fails, the control electronics
switches to automatic mode.
In this event, the instrument panel will display
selector lever position D.
f Have the fault remedied. Consult a qualified
specialist workshop. We recommend that you
use a Porsche partner for this work since
these are staffed with trained personnel and
have the necessary parts and tools.
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