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- Mode for forwards travel (normal programme)
D
In mode D, the forward gears are automatically changed according to the engine
load, accelerator pedal actuation and driving speed.
- Mode for forwards travel (sports programme)
S
In mode S, the forward gears are shifted automatically up and down at higher en-
gine speeds than in mode D.
Before changing to mode S from mode D, press the locking button
Releasing selector lever from mode P or N (selector lever lock)
The selector lever is locked in modes P and N to prevent the forwards travel
mode from being selected accidentally and setting the vehicle in motion. The
warning light
illuminates in the instrument cluster
The selector lever is released by depressing the brake pedal while the pressing
lock button at the same time
» fig.
The selector lever is not locked when quickly moving via position N (e.g. from R to
D). This, for example, helps to rock out a vehicle that is stuck, e.g. in a bank of
snow. The selector lever lock will engage if the lever is in position N for more than
approx. 2 seconds without the brake pedal being depressed.
The selector lever is locked only when the vehicle is stationary and at speeds up
to 5 km/h.
Notice
If you want to move the selector lever from mode P to mode D or vice versa, move
the selector lever quickly. This prevents modes R or N from being accidentally se-
lected.
Manual shifting of gears (Tiptronic)
48
Driving
» fig.
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12.
46.
Fig. 47
Selector lever: manual switching
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
Tiptronic mode makes it possible to manually shift gears on the selector lever.
This mode can be selected both while stopping and while driving.
The currently selected gear is indicated in the display.
Switching to manual shifting
46.
›
Push the selector lever to the left out of position D.
Shifting up gears
›
Press the selector lever forwards
Shifting down gears
›
Press the selector lever backwards
When accelerating, the gearbox automatically shifts up into the higher gear just
before the maximum permissible engine speed is reached.
If a lower gear is selected, the gearbox does not shift down until there is no risk
of the engine overrevving.
Notice
It may be beneficial, for example, when travelling downhill, to use manual shifting
of gears. Shifting to a lower gear reduces the load on the brakes and hence the
wear of the brakes
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Starting-off and driving
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 47.
Starting off
›
Start the engine.
›
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal.
›
Press and hold the lock button
›
Move the selector lever into the desired position and then release the lock but-
ton again.
›
Release the brake pedal and accelerate.
Stop
›
Fully depress and hold the brake pedal and bring the vehicle to a stop.
›
Keep holding the brake pedal until driving is resumed.
» fig.
47.
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» fig.
47.
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44, Information on braking.
» fig. 46
on page 47.
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