Porsche CAYENNE Brochure page 30

The convenience of an automatic.
The excitement of a sequential gearbox.
Six-speed Tiptronic S.
Each gearshift point is automatically
selected based on current road
conditions and driving style.
Within a short space of time,
you'll develop a feel for the
system and begin to influence
gearshifts using the throttle alone.
The benefits of Tiptronic S are most
Tiptronic S gearshift control on steering wheel
apparent in high-performance driving.
Tiptronic S is standard equipment The immediacy of response, with
on the Cayenne Turbo and optional practically no interruption in drive,
on the other three models. The is comparable with that of a manual
six forward ratios transmit power gearbox.
with smoothness, efficiency and
precision – whatever your choice Tiptronic S automatically selects
of terrain. the optimum gearshift pattern,
even in low-range mode. The
In automatic mode, the gearshift low-range gearing is available at
maps range from maximum speeds of up to 15 km/h (9 mph).
economy to maximum performance. You can also return to high-range
mode at up to 30 km/h (19 mph).
For complete manual control,
simply slot into manual and use
the gearshift controls on the
steering wheel. If you prefer, you
can use the gear selector lever
on the centre console. Even in
automatic mode, you can change
gear manually via the rocker
controls on the steering wheel.
If there is no further manual
input for a period of 8 seconds,
the system reverts to automatic
mode.
One of the special features in
Tiptronic S is standby control.
When the car is stationary in an
active gear position and with the
foot brake applied, the input
clutch automatically disconnects
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the engine from the driveline, Under heavy braking, Tiptronic S
thereby reducing fuel consumption. shifts down to maximise engine
braking. An incline sensor enables
Other useful functions include better uphill acceleration and
a warm-up programme which better engine braking on descent.
temporarily suppresses upshifts
in order to accelerate warm-up Another special feature, Porsche
in the catalysts and thus reduce Hill Holder, permits easy hill starts
emissions. If rapid throttle inputs without the need to use the brakes.
are detected, the system automat-
ically selects the 'Sport' gearshift
pattern, i.e., there is no need to
use a 'kickdown' function. When
the throttle is released quickly, e.g.,
on entering a corner, unwanted
downshifts are prevented.
Mid-corner gearshifts are also
suppressed, enhancing stability
and safety.
The gearbox cooling system is
specifically designed to match
the performance, transport,
towing and off-road capabilities
of all Cayenne models.
Tiptronic S gear selector
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