Driving Dynamic; Audi Drive Select; Steering - Audi A7 2023 Owner's Manual

Driving dynamic
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Audi drive select
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
ing dynamic
Drive select makes it possible to experience dif-
ferent types of vehicle characteristics in one vehi-
cle. With different driving modes, the driver can
switch the setting, for example from sporty to
comfortable. This allows you to adjust individual
systems collectively as a group to your personal
preferences.
Selecting an Audi drive select mode
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The sz button is located above the selector lever
in the center console.
» Press the left or right arrow key until the de-
sired mode appears in the MMI. Or:
» Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE
HICLE > Audi drive select.
You can change the driving mode when the vehi-
cle is stationary or while driving. If traffic per-
mits, briefly remove your foot from the accelera-
tor pedal after changing modes so that the mode
you have selected will be activated for the drive
system.
The following modes may be available depending
on the equipment:
comfort - Provides a comfort-oriented vehicle
setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
auto - Provides an overall comfortable yet dy-
namic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
dynamic - Gives the driver a sporty driving feel
and is suited to a sporty driving style. The "S"
driving program is selected.
Individual - Provides the option for personalized
vehicle settings. Press % to configure the mode
page 108, Individual settings.
When the ignition is being switched on, indi-
vidual systems, such as the drive system, will
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be reset to a balanced setting. Select the cur-
rent mode again to attain its full configura-
tion.
Selecting RS mode
Applies to: RS models
In RS models, there are two individual adjustable
RS modes instead of the Individual mode.
Selecting the mode
» To switch between the RS modes and the last
Audi drive select mode that was selected, press
the "As button on the multi-function steering
wheel. Or:
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE-
HICLE > Audi drive select.
Adjusting the mode
> Applies to MMI: Select on the home screen: VE
HICLE > Audi drive select.
> To configure the respective RS mode, press 7
page 108, Individual settings.
Individual settings
Applies to: vehicles with Audi drive select
The equipment in your vehicle will determine
which settings you can adjust.
Drive
The drive system will react to accelerator pedal
movement more quickly or in a more balanced
manner. The shift points are placed in higher or
lower speed ranges.
Depending on the setting, the drive power at the
rear axle will be distributed with the sport differ-
ential* to be more sporty or moderate
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In RS models, the sport differential is adjusted
using a separate menu item.
Steering
The power steering will adapt. Light steering is
suitable for long trips on highways or smooth
driving around curves, for example.