Audi Drive Select; Adjusting The Vehicle Set-Up - Audi A3 Sportback g-tron Owner's Manual

136 Audi drive select
Audi drive select
Adjusting the vehicle
set-up
Introduction
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
Drive select allows you to use d ifferent set-
ups on your vehicle. The four modes efficien-
cy*, comfort, auto a nd dynamic allow the
driver, for example, to change from a sporty
mode to a more comfortable one via the
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button in the centre console or via the MMI*.
In add ition, the individual* mode allows you
to adapt the veh icle set-up to suit your per-
sona l driving style. For example, you might
choose to combine a more dynamic eng ine
set-up with a lighter steering response.
Description
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode de-
pends on which equipment is installed on your
vehicle. The eng ine and steering are basic
pa rts of your vehicle whi ch are a lways inclu-
ded in the set-up.
Engine and automatic gearbox*
The response of the engine and automatic
gearbox• to accelerator pedal movements will
be more spontaneous or balanced, depending
on which mode you select. In efficiency* mode
the automatic gearbox* selects the next gear
at lower eng ine speeds and the coasting mode
is activated ¢page 1 11. This helps to reduce
fue l consumption.
Suspension control (Audi magnetic ride)*
The suspension control uses sensors to collect
information on steering movements, braking
and acceleration input by the driver, road sur-
face quality, road speed and veh icle loading.
Wit h drive select you can choose between dy-
namic and comfort-oriented suspension set-
ups (dynamic and comfort modes), or opt for
a more balanced set-up (auto mode).
Steering
The degree of power assistance can be varied .
Various modes are possible
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light, indirect steering response in comfort
mode is particularly suitable on long motor-
way trips, for instance. The steering has a
t ig h ter, more direct feel in dynamic mode.
The steering response is even more agile on
vehicles with progressive steering*.
Cornering lig ht*
The cornering light adapts itself to the con-
tour of the corner at speeds from approxi-
mately 10 km/h to 110 km/h. The swivel ac-
tion and light distribution are also adjusted
according to the operating mode.
Air conditioner*
The air conditioner runs in a particularly eco-
nomical mode when the efficiency• setting is
selected. When this function is selected, eco*
is shown in the display of the automatic air
conditioner.
Cruise control system*
The acceleration response is particu larly eco-
nomical in
efficiency* mode.
Adaptive cruise control*
The acceleration mode can be varied from
comfort to sport by changing the setting in
drive select. The setting also determines
whether the response of the adaptive cruise
control to the driving style of the driver In
front is more balanced or spontaneous. The
efficiency* mode chooses a set-up for maxi-
mum economy.
Note
- On some models the vehicle's maximum
speed can only be obtained in the auto
and dynamic modes.
- On vehicles with manua l gearbox, an E
appears In the gear-cha nge indicator
when efficiency• mode is activated.