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In certain driving situations or traffic con-
ditions, the gears could overheat and be
damaged! If the warning lamp
stop the vehicle as soon as you can and wait
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for the gearbox to cool
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If the gearbox operates with the backup
programme, take the vehicle to a specialised
workshop and have the fault repaired with-
out delay.
Kick-down
The kick-down device provides maximum ac-
celeration when the gear selector lever is in the
positions D, S or in Tiptronic mode.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
and engine speed. This takes advantage of the
maximum acceleration of the vehicle
The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed
until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slippery
or wet, the kickdown feature could cause the
driving wheels to spin, which could result in
skidding.
Launch-control program
The Launch-control programme enables max-
imum acceleration from a standstill.
DSG automatic transmission
Condition: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
lights up,
The engine speed for Launch-control is differ-
.
ent for petrol and diesel engines.
To use the Launch-control you must discon-
nect the traction control (TCS) or activate the
ESC Sport or ESC OFF mode, using the Info-
tainment system menu: press the function but-
ton
> Assistants > ESC Menu. The
warning lamp
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Press the brake pedal with your left foot and
hold it down for at least one second.
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Set the selector lever to position S or Tip-
tronic, or select the Sport or Cupra Drive Pro-
file.
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With your right foot, press the accelerator
down to the full throttle or kick-down posi-
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tion. The engine speed will stabilise at about
3,200 rpm (petrol engine) or about 2,000 rpm
(diesel engine).
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Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The
vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
WARNING
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Always adapt your driving style to the traf-
fic conditions.
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Only use the Launch control programme
when road and traffic conditions permit, and
make sure your manner of driving and accel-
erating the vehicle does not inconvenience
or endanger other road users.
Driving
will remain on.
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Make sure that the ESC remains switched
on. Please note that when the TCS and ESC
are deactivated, the wheels may start to spin,
causing the vehicle to lose grip. Accident
hazard!
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After moving off, you should activate the
TCS or deactivate the ESC "sport" mode
again using the Infotainment system: func-
tion button
> Assistants
Note
● Dynamic driving or using a launch-control
program may considerably raise the temper-
ature of the catalytic converter or gearbox. In
this case, the program may be out of service
for a few minutes. The program may be used
again once the cooling phase is complete.
● Accelerating with the Launch control pro-
gramme places a heavy load on all parts of
the vehicle. This can result in increased wear
and tear.
Inertia mode
The inertia mode allows you to travel certain
distances without using the accelerator, which
saves fuel. Plan ahead and use the inertia
mode to let the vehicle roll.
Activation of the inertia mode
Condition: lever in position D, slopes of
less than 12% and speeds between 20 and
130 km/h (12 and 80 mph).
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