Porsche Cayenne Turbo Driver Manual page 176

M – Manual selection mode
(in the off-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. Unlike in the on-road driving
programme, an automatic upshift is not
performed when the engine-speed limit is
reached.
Shifting up
f Press upper part (+) of a rocker switch A or
f Push selector lever B forward in the M gate.
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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.
The gear is changed down automatically just
before idle speed is reached.
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.
Stopping
f For a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
selector lever in drive position and hold the
vehicle with the brake pedal.
f Do not hold the car on a slope using the accel-
erator. Use the brake pedal or the parking
brake instead.
f Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
parking brake and move the selector lever to
position P.
Tip on driving
In selector lever positions D and M, the hillholder
function makes it easier to move off from a stand-
still on an upward slope when the engine is
running. The driver does not have to apply the
brake.
f For information on using the hillholder function:
Please observe the chapter "HILLHOLDER
(MOVING-OFF ASSISTANT)" on Page 194.