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Transmission
Shifting
down
- Pull the left paddle, marked
O
~
page 97, fig. 88 briefly
towards you.
The selector paddles on the steering wheel are activated when the
selector lever on the center console is in
D, S,
or in the manual posi-
tion (Tiptron ic mode) .
You can also shift gears in the Tiptronic mode using the selector lever
on the center console.
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Tips
With the gear selector lever in either "D" or "S" the transmission will
switch back to the automatic mode if you do not use the paddles
within approx. 30 seconds. •
Kick - down
feature
The kick-down feature allows maximum acceleration .
If you depress the accelerator pedal fully beyond the full-throttle
position, the transm ission automatically downshifts one gear,
depending on vehicle speed and engine rpm. The upshift into the next
higher gear takes place as soon as the maximum specified engine
speed is reached.
&
WARNING
Please note that the drive wheels can spin if the kick-down is used
on a smooth slippery road - risk of skidding! •
Launch
Control
Program
The Launch Control Program permits maximum accelera-
tion.
In order to use Launch Control, the ASR (Anti-Slip Regula-
tion) must be disabled . When ASR is disabled, the ESP
warning/indicator
light ,.. in the instrument
cluster illumi-
nates. So that Launch Control can be used, the engine must
be at operating temperature
and the steering wheel must
not be turned.
- With the engine running, briefly press the ESP button. The
message "ASR off" appears in the instrument
cluster
display.
- Shift the gear lever to "S" or the tiptronic ® position .
- Step on the brake pedal with your left foot and keep the
brake pedal fully depressed for at least one second.
- With your right foot, step on the accelerator to the wide-
open throttle position or Kickdown. The engine speed
settles at about 3,200 rpm.
- Take your left foot off the brake.
The S tronic ® in your vehicle is ele ctron ically controlled. A special
Launch Control Program provides the best acceleration from a
standing start.
&
WARNING
•
Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
•
Only use Launch Control when road and traffic conditions allow
it and other drivers will not be endangered or annoyed by your
driving and the acceleration of the vehicle.
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