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Driving
General notes
Running in
A new vehicle should be run in over a distance of
1,500 km. For the first 1,000 km the engine
speed should not exceed 2/3 of the maximum
permissible engine speed -do not use full throt­
tle. From 1,000 to 1,500 km you can gradually
increase the engine rpm and road speed.
During its first few hours of running, the internal
friction in the engine is greater than later on
when all the moving parts have bedded down.
How the vehicle is driven for the first 1,500 km
also influences the engine quality. After this peri­
od you should continue driving at moderate en­
gine speeds, in particular when the engine is
cold. This helps to reduce wear and tear on the
engine and increases the potential mileage which
can be covered by the engine.
You should also avoid driving with the engine
speed too low. Change down to a lower gear
when the engine no longer runs "smoothly". Ex­
cessively high engine speeds are prevented by an
automatic rev limiter.
Letting the engine warm up/cool down
Applies to: Sand RS models
You can reduce the amount of wear and tear on
your vehicle during a sporty driving session sim­
ply by adopting a more restrained driving style
while the engine is warming up and cooling
down.
When the engine is cold, the engine speed is limi­
ted so that the full range of engine power is not
available. Once the engine has reached operating
temperature, the rev Limit moves to a higher
range of engine speeds. In addition, the tyres will
not develop their full grip potential until they
have had a chance to warm up on the road.
Even though the engine continues to be cooled
after you switch it off, it is particularly important
to give it time to cool down before parking. The
engine, brakes, exhaust system and gearbox will
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reach very high temperatures when you adopt
a sporty driving style. Before you park the vehi­
cle, allow it to cool down to normal temperature
by driving at moderate engine speeds for several
miles.
Avoiding damage to the car
CD CAUTION
Take care not to damage low-mounted parts
of the car (such as the spoiler or exhaust sys­
tem) on steep ramps, uneven road surfaces or
roadside kerbs, etc. This applies especially to
vehicles with low ground clearance and to all
vehicles when fully laden.
Driving through water on roads
Please note the following in order to prevent
damage to the vehicle when driving through wa­
ter (e.g. on flooded roads):
- The water level must not be higher than the ve­
hicle's underbody.
- Do not drive faster than walking pace.
A WARNING
After driving through water, mud, sludge,
etc., the braking effect can be delayed slightly
due to moisture on the discs and brake pads.
Applying the brakes carefully several times
will remove the moisture and restore the full
braking effect.
CD CAUTION
- Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, gearbox,
running gear or electrical components) can
be badly damaged when driving through
water.
- Always switch off the start/stop system*
¢ page 71 before driving through water.
i Note
- It is advisable to check the depth at the
deepest point before approaching the wa­
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Do NOT stop the vehicle, drive in reverse or
switch off the engine before you are out of
the water.
- Bear in mind that waves created by oncom­
ing traffic could exceed the permissible
wading depth of your vehicle.
- Avoid driving through salt water (corrosion).
How to improve economy and minimise
pollution
Fuel economy, environmental impact and wear
on the engine, brakes and tyres depend largely
on the way you drive the vehicle. By adopting an
economical driving style and anticipating the
traffic situation ahead, you can reduce fuel con­
sumption by 10-15%. The following section gives
you some tips on lessening the impact on the en­
vironment and reducing your operating costs at
the same time.
Anticipate well in advance
A car uses most fuel when accelerating. If you an­
ticipate hazards and speed changes well in ad­
vance, you will need to brake less and thus accel­
erate less. Wherever possible, let the car slow
down gradually with a gear engaged, for in­
stance when you can see that the next traffic
lights are red.
Change gear early to save fuel
An effective way of saving fuel is to change up
quickly through the gears. Running the engine at
high rpm in the lower gears uses an unnecessary
amount of fuel. Press the accelerator slowly and
avoid using the "kick-down" feature.
Avoid driving at high speed
Avoid travelling at top speed. Fuel consumption,
exhaust emissions and noise levels all increase
very rapidly at higher speeds. Driving at moder­
ate speeds will help to save fuel.
Do not let the engine idle for longer than
necessary
Engine idling periods are automatically reduced
on vehicles with start/stop system*. On vehicles
without start/stop system*, it is worthwhile
switching off the engine at level crossings, for in- Driving
stance, or at traffic lights with a long red phase.
The fuel saved after only 30 -40 seconds is
greater than the amount of fuel needed to re­
start the engine.
The engine takes a very long time to warm up
when it is running at idling speed. Mechanical
wear and pollutant emissions are also especially
high during this initial warm-up phase. It is
therefore best to drive off immediately after
starting the engine. Avoid running the engine at
high speed.
Regular servicing
Regular servicing can establish a basis for good
fuel economy before you start driving. A well­
serviced engine gives you the benefit of im­
proved fuel efficiency as well as maximum relia­
bility and an enhanced resale value.
A poorly maintained engine can consume up to
ten percent more fuel than necessary.
Check the oil level when filling the tank. Oil con­
sumption depends to a great extent on the en­
gine load and engine speed. It is quite normal
that the oil consumption of a new engine only
reaches its lowest level after a certain mileage.
This means that the oil consumption can only be
properly assessed after about 5,000 km.
Avoid short trips
The engine and emission control system need to
reach their proper working temperature in order
to minimise fuel consumption and emissions.
A cold engine uses disproportionately more fuel.
The engine only reaches its working temperature
after about four kilometres, when fuel consump­
tion will return to a normal level.
Check tyre pressures
Always make sure the tyres are inflated to the
correct tyre pressures to save fuel. If the tyre
pressures are just 0.5 bar too low, this can in­
crease the fuel consumption by as much as 5 %.
Due to the greater rolling resistance, under-infla­
tion also increases tyre wear and impairs han­
dling.
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the engine
� Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal all the
way down and move the gear Lever into neutral.
� Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Press the
brake pedal and move the selector Lever to po­
sition P or N ¢ ,&..
� Press the ....,1s=
T_A_R _T_E_
N_G_I_N_ E-ST_O_PI
button. The
engine should start.
� Diesel engines can take a few seconds Longer
than usual to start on cold days. Please keep
your foot on the clutch pedal (manual gearbox)
or brake pedal (automatic gearbox) until the
engine starts. The indicator Lamp IJ Lights up
while the glow plugs are preheating.
If the engine fails to start immediately, the start­
er will be switched off automatically after a few
seconds. Try to start the engine again.
Start/stop system
Please note the information on ¢ page 71,
Start/stop sy
stem.
A WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic -risk of poisoning!
CD CAUTION
Avoid high engine speeds, full throttle and ex­
treme load conditions until the engine has
reached its normal operating temperature;
otherwise this can damage the engine.
@) For the sake of the environment
Do not warm up the engine by running it with
the car stationary. You should drive off imme­
diately whenever possible. This will help avoid
unnecessary exhaust emissions.
ijj} Note
-Any noises which may be heard when the
engine is started are quite normal and no
cause for concern.
- If you leave the vehicle with the ignition
� switched
on, it will be switched off auto-
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This function is not available on all export versions. Driving
matically after a while. Please note that
electrical equipment such as the exterior
Lighting will also be switched off.
Switching off the engine
� Stop the vehicle.
� Vehicles with automatic gearbox: Move these­
lector Lever to position P.
� Press the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button
¢page 68, Fig. 72.
Steering lock1
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The steering will be locked if you switch off the
engine with the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button,
move the selector lever to position P (on vehicles
with automatic gearbox*) and open the driver's
door.
The steering will be Locked if you switch off the
engine with the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button
and open the driver's door. The steering lock acts
as a theft deterrent.
Emergency Off function*
If necessary in an emergency, the engine can be
switched off while the vehicle is still moving at
speeds of 7 km/h and above. To switch off the
engine, press the !START E
NG I
N E
ST
OP!
button
twice in quick succession or hold it in for longer
than two seconds.
A WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and pow­
er steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor­
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man­
ner.
- Always take the key with you when you leave
the vehicle. Otherwise the engine can be
started or power-operated equipment such
as the electric windows can be used. This
could result in serious injury.
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CD CAUTION
If the engine has been working hard for a long
time, there is a risk of heat building up in the
engine compartment after the engine has
been switched off; this could cause engine
damage. For this reason, you should leave the
engine idling for about 2 minutes before
switching it off.
{(D Note
After the engine is stopped, the radiator fan
may remain on or turn itself back on for up to
10 minutes, even if the ignition is switched
off. This may occur for the following reasons:
- Residual heat has raised the coolant tem-
perature.
- Direct sunlight has additionally heated up
the engine compartment while the engine is
warm.
-Applies to vehicles with diesel particulate
filter: The emission control system is hot
because of the regeneration process, even
though the engine has not yet reached oper­
ating temperature.
Driver messages
Switch off ignition before leaving car. Battery is
being discharged
This message appears and the buzzer sounds if
you open the driver's door while the ignition is
switched on. Switch off the ignition to prevent
the battery from being discharged.
Pressing start/stop button again will switch off
engine.
This message appears if you press the
!START ENGINE STOP!
button while the vehicle is
moving.
Engine start system: fault. Please contact work­
shop
A fault has occurred when starting the engine au­
tomatically (automatic start function). Drive to a
qualified workshop soon and have the fault recti­
fied. Press and hold
the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button to start the engine.
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Remote control key: hold back of key
against marked area. See owner's manual
This message appears if there is no convenience
key inside the vehicle or if the system cannot de­
tect or identify the key. This can happen, for ex­
ample, if the radio signal from the key is obstruc­
ted by a metal briefcase or similar, or if the key
battery is weak. Electronic equipment, such as
mobile phones, can also interfere with the radio
signal from the key.
The engine can still be started or stopped if this
happens (please refer to �page 71, Starting
the engine after a malfunction).
Ill Remote control key: key not recognised. Is
key still in vehicle?
If the indicator lamp Ill lights up and the mes­
sage appears, the convenience key was removed
from the vehicle while the engine was running. If
the convenience key is not in the vehicle you will
not be able to switch on the ignition or restart
the engine after it has been switched off. You will
also not be able to lock the vehicle from the out­
side.
Please press brake pedal
This message appears on vehicles with an auto­
matic gearbox if you try to start the engine with­
out first pressing the brake pedal.
Please press clutch pedal
This message appears on vehicles with a manual
gearbox if you try to start the engine without
first pressing the clutch pedal. The engine will
only start if you press the clutch pedal.
Please engage N or P
This message will appear if you try to start or
switch off the engine when the selector lever is
not in Nor P. The engine can then not be started
or switched off.
Shift to P, otherwise vehicle can roll away.
Doors do not lock if lever is not in P
For safety reasons, this message will appear and
a warning buzzer will sound if the selector lever
of the automatic gearbox is not in position P
when you switch off the ignition with the
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NGIN E
STOP!
button. Put the selector
lever in position P; otherwise the vehicle can roll
away. If the lever is not in position P you will not
be able to lock the vehicle using the locking sen­
sor on the door handle or the convenience key.
Starting the engine after a malfunction
If the remote control key battery is exhausted or
if radio interference or a system malfunction oc­
curs, extra steps may be necessary in order to
start the engine.
Fig. 74 Steering column/remote control key: Starting the
engine after a malfunction
If the message t>>) Remote control key: hold back
of key against marked area. See owner's manual
is displayed, you can still start the engine man­
ually.
� Manual gearbox: Press the clutch pedal.
� Automatic gearbox: Press the brake pedal.
� Press the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button.
� Hold the remote control key against the symbol
y>>) ¢Fig. 74, as shown in the illustration. The
engine should start.
� If the engine does not start automatically,
press the !START
E
NGINE STOP!
button again.
@ Note
You can call up the driver message again by
pressing the !START
ENGINE STOP!
button.
Start/stop system Description
0 Applies
to: vehicles with start/stop system
� The start/stop system can help to save fuel and
8 reduce CO
2 emissions.
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In start/stop mode, the engine is switched off
automatically when the vehicle stops, e.g. at
traffic lights. The ignition remains on during this
stop phase. The engine is automatically started
on demand.
The start/stop system is automatically activated
each time you switch on the ignition.
Basic conditions for start/stop mode
- The driver's door must be closed.
- The driver's seat belt must be buckled.
- The bonnet must be closed.
- The vehicle must have been moving at over 4
km/h since the last stop.
A WARNING
- Never switch off the engine until the vehicle
is stationary. Otherwise you may not have
the full benefit of the brake servo and pow­
er steering. You may need more strength to
steer and brake the vehicle than you nor­
mally would. This would mean a greater risk
of accidents and serious injury, because you
cannot steer and brake in the normal man­
ner.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle -even if you only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine
or use power-operated equipment such as
the electric windows -this could lead to in­
juries.
- To avoid injury, make sure that the start/
stop system is switched off before working
in the engine compartment ¢page 73.
CD CAUTION
Always switch off the start/stop system
¢page 73 before driving through water.
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The engine has not yet reached the minimum
temperature required for start/stop mode.
- The interior temperature selected on the air
conditioner has not yet been reached.
- The exterior temperature is very high/Low.
- The windscreen is being defrosted @.
- The parking aid* or park assist* is switched on.
- The vehicle battery charge is too Low.
- The steering wheel is close to full Lock or the
vehicle is being steered.
- Reverse gear has just been selected.
- The vehicle is on a steep gradient.
� will appear in the infotainment display to in­
dicate this status.
Engine cuts in again automatically
The stop phase is interrupted in the following sit­
uations, for example. The engine cuts in auto­
matically without intervention from the driver.
- The vehicle starts to roll (e.g. on a hill).
- The interior temperature deviates from the air
conditioner setting.
- The windscreen is being defrosted @.
- The brake pedal is pressed several times in suc-
cession.
- The vehicle battery charge drops to an insuffi-
cient level.
- The power consumption is high.
Ignition is switched off automatically
To prevent the vehicle battery from being dis­
charged, the ignition will be switched off auto­
matically if certain conditions are met. For in­
stance:
- The vehicle has already been driven.
- The start/stop system has switched off the en-
gine.
- The driver's door is opened.
- The driver's seat belt is unbuckled.
- The brake pedal is not pressed.
- The vehicle is stationary.
If the dipped beam headlights are on when this
happens, the side lights will be turned on instead
and the message Side Lights will be automatical­
ly switched off in 30 minutes. See owner's man­
ual will appear on the infotainment display. After Driving
approx. 30 minutes, or when you Lock the vehicle,
the side lights will be switched off.
If the start/stop system has not stopped the en­
gine or if you have switched off the start/stop
system manually, the engine will continue run­
ning and the ignition will not be switched off au­
tomatically¢,&..
A WARNING
Never run the engine in confined spaces. The
exhaust gases are toxic -risk of poisoning!
(© Note
If you select D, No r S (on vehicles with auto­
matic gearbox) after selecting reverse gear,
the car must have been moving at over
10 km/h before the system can switch off the
engine again.
Switching the start/stop system off and on
manually
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system
You can switch the system off manually if you
don't want to use it.
Fig. 77 Centre console: Switch for start/stop system
� To switch the start/stop system off or on man­
ually, press the l(A)"'I button. The LED in the but­
ton will light up when the system is switched
off.
@ Note
If you switch off the system during a stop
phase, the engine will start again automati­
cally.
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Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display
Applies to: vehicles with start/stop system
Start/stop system: deactivated. Please
restart engine manually
This message appears if certain conditions have
not been met during the stop phase and the
start/stop system cannot start the engine again
automatically. The !START
ENGINE STOP!
button
must be used to start the engine.
Start/stop system: fault. Function
unavailable. Please contact workshop
There is a malfunction in the start/stop system.
Drive to a workshop soon and have the fault recti­
fied.
Electro-mechanical
parking brake
Fig. 78 Centre console: Button for parking brake and hold
assist*
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechan­
ical parking brake (D ¢ Fig. 78. The parking brake
replaces the conventional handbrake, and is
mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from roll­
ing away accidentally.
Applying/releasing the parking brake
manually
.,. To
apply the parking brake, pull the button C®>.
The LED in the button will light up. In addition,
the warning lamp. will light up in the instru­
ment cluster .
.,. To release the parking brake manually, press
the brake or accelerator pedal with the ignition
switched on and simultaneously press the but-
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(®). The LED in the button and the warning
lamp on the display will go out.
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Important: The parking brake must be applied
and the driver's door must be closed.
.,. Accelerate in the usual way to drive off and re-
lease the parking brake automatically.
Further features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, in addition to the automatic
parking brake release function ¢ page 75, Mov­
ing off.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency braking function in
emergencies or if the main brake system fails or
the pedal is obstructed.
.,. Pull and hold the button (®).
.,. The brakes will be released immediately if you
release the button (®) or press the accelerator.
If you pull and hold the button C®) while the vehi­
cle is moving, this will initiate an emergency
brake application. The brakes are then applied
hydraulically at all four wheels. The effect is simi­
lar to heavy braking ¢ .&_.
To prevent the emergency braking function from
being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds
when the button (®) is operated. The brakes are
released immediately when you release the but­
ton (®) or press the accelerator.
Parking the car
.,. Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a
stop.
.,. To apply the parking brake, pull the button (®).
.,. Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
.,. Switch off the engine ¢.&_ .
.,. Manual gearbox: Engage first gear .
.,. When parking on a hill or gradient, turn the
steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll in-
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WARNING
- Never press the accelerator pedal or release
the clutch inadvertently if a gear is engaged
or if the selector lever is not in position P or
N (on automatic vehicles) while the vehicle
is stationary with the engine running. The
vehicle will otherwise start moving immedi­
ately and could cause an accident.
- You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If you use the
emergency braking function by activating
the parking brake switch, this has the same
effect as heavy braking. Please remember
that the ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL
and traction control functions) is still sub­
ject to certain physical limits. In a corner or
in bad road or weather conditions an emer­
gency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or
lose steering control.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this
case, park the vehicle on a level surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector lever to position P (automatic
gearbox) to prevent it from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your vehicle -even if you only intend to be
gone for a short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine,
release the parking brake or use power-op­
erated equipment such as the electric win­
dows -this could lead to injuries.
- Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, po­
tentially putting lives at risk.
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
You can apply the parking brake manually or
switch on the hold assist* when stopping at
traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to
hold the car with the brake pedal, as the Driving
brakes will stop it creeping forward while a
gear is engaged in the automatic transmis­
sion. When you drive off in the normal way,
the parking brake will be released automati­
cally and your vehicle will start moving
¢page 75.
(CD) Note
- Any slight noise which may be heard when
the parking brake is applied or released is
quite normal and no cause for concern.
- The parking brake runs an automatic test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is
parked. This may cause a slight noise, which
is normal.
- If the electrical power supply fails, it is not
possible to release the parking brake (if it
was applied) or to apply the parking brake
(if it was released) ¢ &,. Obtain professional
assistance.
Moving off
Various features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, depending on the equipment
in your vehicle.
Hill starting with the parking brake applied
Important: The driver's door must be closed.
� To drive off more easily on a slope, apply the
parking brake and drive off just as you usually
would. The parking brake will be released auto­
matically, but not until there is enough power
at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the
desired direction.
Hill starting with the hill hold assist
The hill hold assist function makes it easier to
drive away on a slope.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.
� To activate the hill hold assist, press and hold
the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be on a slope and facing uphill.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for a moment ¢.&. in
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order to hold the vehicle and make it easier for
you to drive away.
Driving off with the hold assist
Applies to: vehicles with hold assist
The hold assist helps the driver if the vehicle is
stationary for a long period or very often, for in­
stance at traffic lights, on steep gradients or in
stop-and-go traffic.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.
.,. To switch the hold assist on/off, press the but­
ton(@) @¢page 74, Fig. 78, ¢A .The LED in
the button will light up or go out.
.,. Once it detects that the vehicle has stopped,
the hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary.
You can now take your foot off the brake pedal.
.,. Drive
off in the normal way: the brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will
start moving.
In certain situations, the hold assist transfers the
job of holding the vehicle to the parking brake.
As soon as the parking brake is holding the vehi­
cle still, the warning lamp. appears in the in­
strument cluster. In addition, the LED in the C®)
button will light up.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display
[iJ Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the system require­
ments have not been met.
A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
If you do not drive away immediately after re­
leasing the brake pedal, or if the engine
stalls, the vehicle may start to roll back. You
should therefore immediately press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake.
A WARNING
The intelligent technology in the hold assist*
and hill hold assist functions cannot defy the
laws of physics. Do not let the extra conven­
ience afforded by the hold assist* and hill
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assist functions tempt you into taking
any risks when driving -this can cause acci­
dents.
- The hold assist* and hill hold assist func­
tions cannot keep the vehicle stationary in
all conditions on a gradient (e.g. if the road
is slippery or icy).
- Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped
properly and safely -risk of accident!
CD CAUTION
Switch off the hold assist* function before
driving the vehicle into a car wash.
� Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
When the hold assist* function is switched
on, it stops the vehicle from creeping for­
wards when you take your foot off the brake
pedal.
Automatic gearbox
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The vehicle is equipped with an electronically
controlled dual-clutch gearbox (S tronic). Torque
between the engine and the gearbox is transmit­
ted via two independent clutches. They enable
smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the vehi­
cle.
The gearbox shifts up or down automatically and
continuously adapts the timing of the gear
changes to your driving style.
When you drive at moderate speeds the gearbox
will select the most economical shift pro­
gramme. It will then change up early and delay
the downshifts to give better fuel economy.
If you drive at higher speeds with heavy accelera­
tion, if you open the throttle quickly, or if you use
the kick-down or the car's maximum speed, the
gearbox will automatically select the more "spor­
ty" shift programmes.
If desired, you can also select the gears manually
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lever positions
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
Fig. 79 Instrument cluster: Selector lever positions
The current selector lever position and the cur­
rent gear are shown in the infotainment display.
P - Parking lock
The parking lock must only be engaged when the
vehicle is stationary ¢ A.
The interlock button (the button in the selector
lever handle) must be pressed in and the brake
pedal must be depressed before moving these­
lector lever either in or out of position P.
R - Reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be engaged when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling ¢
A.
To move the selector lever to position R, press in
the interlock button and at the same time press
the brake pedal. The reversing light comes on
when the selector Lever is in the R position with
the ignition on.
N - Neutral
In this position, the gearbox is in neutral.
DIS -Drive/Sport (standard position for
driving forwards}
In selector Lever position D/S, the gearbox can be
operated in either the standard drive mode (D) or
in sport mode (5). To select sport mode (5), brief­
ly pull the selector lever back. The gearbox will
switch back to drive mode (D) if you pull these­
lector lever again. The selected driving mode is
shown on the infotainment display.
In the standard drive mode (D), the gearbox au­
tomatically selects the best gear ratio. This de- Driving
pends on the engine load, the road speed and the
driving style.
Select sport mode (S) if you wish to take full ad­
vantage of the car's performance. This setting
makes use of the engine's maximum power out­
put. When accelerating the gear shifts may be
noticeable.
Press the brake pedal when moving the selector
Lever from N to D/S if the vehicle is stationary or
at speeds below 2 km/h ¢ A.
E - Efficiency*
In efficiency mode¢ page 100, Audi drive select
(vehicle set-up functions), the gearbox selects
the next gear at Lower engine speeds. Earlier up­
shifts give improved fuel economy because the
full power reserves of the engine are not used.
In this mode, Eis shown on the display instead of
D ¢Fig. 79.
.&_ WARNING
- The car can roll away even if the ignition is
switched off.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P
when driving, as this could cause an acci­
dent.
- In all selector Lever positions except P the
vehicle must always be held with the foot
brake when the engine is running. This is be­
cause an automatic gearbox still transmits
power even at idling speed, and the vehicle
tends to "creep" -risk of accident!
- The accelerator pedal must on no account
be pressed inadvertently when a gear is en­
gaged with the vehicle stationary. The vehi­
cle could otherwise start moving immedi­
ately (in some cases even if the parking
brake is engaged) and possibly cause an ac­
cident.
- Do not press the accelerator while selecting
a gear with the vehicle stationary and the
engine running, as this could cause an acci­
dent.
- The driver should never get out of the vehi­
cle when the engine is running and a gear is
engaged. If you have to leave your vehicle ..,.
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