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Audi
drive
select
Driving
settings
Introduction
Appl ies to vehicles: wit h Audi drive select
Drive select provides the possibility to experi-
ence different types of vehicle settings in one
vehicle. For instance, using the three
Com-
fort, Auto and Dynamic modes, the driver can
switch from a sporty to a comfortab le driving
mode with the press of a button.
Addit ionally, in vehicles with
MM I*,
the vehi-
cle setup for
Individual*
mode can be cus-
tomized by you. This makes it possib le to
combine settings such as a sporty engine tun-
ing with comfortable steering.
A
WARNING
Improper use of the Audi drive select can
cause collisions, other accidents and seri-
ous personal injury.
Description
App lies to vehicles: wit h Audi drive select
The vehicle setup in each mode depends on
the vehicle's features. However, the engine,
automatic t ransmission* and steering are al-
ways involved.
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Engine and automatic transmission*
Depending on the mode, the engine and the
automatic transmission respond quicker or in
a more balanced manner to accelerator pedal
movements. I n the sporty dynamic mode, the
automatic t ransmission shifts at higher RPMs.
Steering
The steering adapts in terms of steering effort
and steering ratios. Indirect steer ing that
moves easily, like the steering in comfort
mode, is best suited to long dr ives on a high-
way. I n contrast, dynamic mode provides
sporty, direct steering.
The follow ing applies to vehicles with dynam ic
steer ing*: the steering ratio changes based on
vehicle speed in order to maintain optimum
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drive
select
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steering effort for the drive r at all times. This
sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher
speeds in order to provide improved vehicle
control. At reduced speeds, however, steering
is more direct in order to keep the steering ef-
fort as minimal as possible when the driver is
maneuveri ng the vehicle . At low and average
speeds, dynamic steering addit ionally pro-
vides more responsive steering performance.
Adaptive dampers*
The adaptive dampers* use sensors to record
information regarding steering movements,
braking and acceleration operations by the
drive r, road surface, driving speed, and load.
This makes it possible to adapt damp ing to
the driving situation virt ually in real time.
Drive select also makes it possible to satisfy
the desire for sporty suspension (Dynamic)
and comfortab le suspension (Comfort) with-
out giving up balanced tuning (Auto) .
Sport differential*
As a component of the all wheel dr ive system
(quattro ® )
q poge
191, the sport differential*
distributes the driving power to the rear axle
depending on the situation . The distribution
of power varies depending on the mode se-
lected. The goal is a high level of agility and
ability to accelerate on curves . The vehicle is
very responsive to steering .
Audi adaptive cruise control*
The behavior when accelerating can be adjust-
ed from comfortab le to sporty, depending on
the drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control
also responds to the driving behavior of the
vehicle ahead in a more conservative or sporty
manner .
Engine sound*
The sound of the engine is adapted to the se-
lected mode and ranges from subtle to sporty.
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Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle
speed can only be reached in the Auto
and Dynamic modes.
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