Audi R8 2017 Owner's Manual page 67

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You do not have to press the brake pedal if you
shift from D to R within one second. This allows
you to "rock" the vehicle to free it when it is
stuck.
P - Park
The wheels are locked in this position. Only shift
into park when the vehicle is stationary c::>
.&. .
To
select the P selector lever position, press the P
button @ on the selector lever c::> fig . 62. Pap-
pears next to the selector lever.
You can only shift out of park when the engine is
running and you are pressing the brake pedal. To
release the parking lock, press the brake pedal,
press the locking button
CD
on the selector lever
and select the desired selector lever position
¢ fig.
62.
P engages automatically when you switch the en-
gine off while D, Sor R is engaged or in manual
mode.
If you switch the engine off when the N position
is selected, the transmission remains in N for ap-
proximately 20 minutes and then Pis engaged.
You must use the parking lock emergency release
before towing the vehicle <=:> page 69.
R - Reverse
The reverse gear is engaged in this position. Only
select reverse when the vehicle is stationary and
the engine is running at idle speed
c::>
.&. .
To en-
gage the R selector lever position, press the
brake pedal, press the locking button
CD
on the
selector lever and select the R position c:> fig .
62.
A confirmation tone will sound when the reverse
gear is engaged.
N - Neutral (idle)
The transmission is in idle in this position. To en-
gage the N selector lever position , press the lock-
ing button
CD
on the selector lever and select the
N position c::> fig.
62 or pull both shift paddles at
the same time c::> page
67,
fig.
64.
If you switch the engine off when the N position
is selected, the transmission remains in N for ap-
proximately 20 minutes and then Pis engaged.
Driving
You cannot select the N position when the igni-
tion is switched off. When driving through an au-
tomatic car wash, first select the N position and
then turn the engine off.
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked
when the transmission is in the N position.
DIS -
Driving forward
When the transmission is in the D/S position, it
can be operated either in the normal D mode or
in the S sport mode. Move the selector lever back
to engage the S sport mode. You can only select
the S selector lever position when Dis engaged.
To select the D selector lever position again when
Sis engaged, move the selector lever back
c:>
A .
To shift from N to D when traveling at speeds be-
low 1 mph (2 km/h), press the brake pedal and
shift into the D position
c::>
&,.
In the normal mode D, the transmission auto-
matically selects the suitable gear ratio . It de-
pends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving
style .
Select the sport mode S for sporty driving. The
vehicle makes full use of the engine's power.
Shifting is may become noticeable when acceler -
ating .
The S selector lever position engages automati-
cally when you select the dynamic mode in drive
select .
Additional driving programs are available when
you select the performance mode* c:> page
74.
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WARNING
- The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is
switched off.
-
- Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre-
vent the vehicle from "creeping", you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
lever positions (except P and N) when the
engine is running.
- Before opening the engine compartment
lid, select the P selector lever position and
set the parking brake. This reduces the risk
of an accident. Always read and follow the
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