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Changing gears in the normal or sport programme using the steering wheel
paddle levers
⇒ page 136, fig. 101
If the paddle levers
programme, the system switches temporarily to "Tiptronic" mode. To exit
"Tiptronic" mode again, press the right paddle lever
wheel for approximately one second. You will also leave "Tiptronic" mode if
the paddle levers are not moved for a certain time.
Note
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The gear paddle levers on the steering wheel can be operated with the
gear stick in any position and with the vehicle in motion.
Selector lever positions
The selector lever positions and gears are shown on the
instrument panel screen.
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are used in the normal or sport
towards the steering
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Fig. 102 Automatic
gearbox: Display in the
dash panel
Operating instructions
Selector lever positions
The selected gear is displayed on the side of the selector lever and on the
instrument panel screen. The currently selected gear for the automatic
gearbox will also be shown on the screen.
Tiptronic gear indicator
If the automatic gearbox is shifted manually, the selected gears are shown on
the screen.
P - parking lock
When the selector lever is in this position, the drive wheels are locked
mechanically.
Position P on the lever must only be selected if the vehicle is stationary.
To move selector lever from position P, the locking button in the selector lever
handle must be pressed and the brake pedal depressed at the same time
when the ignition is switched on.
To put the selector lever in position P, simply press the lock button down and,
if necessary, depress the brake pedal down.
R -Reverse gear
The reverse gear is engaged in this position.
Reverse gear must be engaged only when the vehicle is stationary and the
engine is idling.
To move the selector lever to position R, press the lock button down and, at
the same time, press the brake pedal down, with the ignition switched on.
With the selector lever in position R and the ignition switched on the
following occurs:
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Reverse lights light up.
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The air conditioning changes automatically the air recirculation mode.
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