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– Parking position
P
In this position, the driven wheels are me-
chanically locked.
The parking position can only be selected
when the vehicle is stationary.
If you want to move the selector lever from
this position, press the interlock button on
the selector lever knob while pressing down
on the brake pedal.
If the battery is drained, the selector lever
cannot be moved from position P.
– Reverse
R
Reverse gear must be engaged only when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling.
To move the selector lever to position R from
positions P or N, press the interlock button
on the selector lever knob and press down on
the brake pedal.
The reverse lights come on when the selector
lever is in position R and the ignition is on.
– Neutral (idling)
N
Neutral (idling) is engaged in this position.
To move the selector lever from position N (if
the lever has remained in this position for
more than 2 seconds) to position D or R at
speeds of less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and
when the vehicle is stationary, press down on
the brake pedal.
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Operation
– Drive (forwards)
D
In this position, the gearbox automatically
changes to a lower or higher gear, depending
on engine requirements, the driving speed
and the gear shift programme.
To move the selector lever to position D from
position N at speeds of less than 5 km/h (3
mph) and when the vehicle is stationary,
press down on the brake pedal.
In some situations (e.g. on mountain roads or
when towing a trailer or caravan), it can be
advantageous to switch temporarily to the
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manual shift programme
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the gear ratios can be selected manually to
suit driving conditions.
– Sports driving position
S
Shifting up later than usual makes full use of
the engine power. This shifts down earlier in
relation to position D.
To move the selector lever to position S from
position D, press the interlock button on the
selector lever knob.
Tiptronic gearbox
Fig. 93
Selector lever: Tiptronic.
so that
The Tiptronic gearbox allows the driver to
change gears manually using the selector
lever.
Activating the manual gearbox
From position D, push the selector lever to
–
the right. The selected position of the se-
lector lever is shown on the general instru-
ment panel display together with the gear
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Fig.
engaged
1
Shifting up
Push the selector lever gently forwards
–
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Fig.
93.
Shifting down
Push the selector lever gently backwards
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Fig.
93.
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