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Kick-down acceleration
The kick-down feature permits maximum acceleration when the selector lever is in the Drive or Sport
Drive (D/S) position or in Tiptronic mode.
If you push the accelerator all the way down, the vehicle will automatically downshift, depending on
vehicle speed and engine speed (rpm). This feature lets you take advantage of the full acceleration
capacity of the vehicle ⇒ .
With kick-down acceleration, the transmission will stay in the current gear longer and not upshift until
the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration can cause skidding and loss of traction, especially on slippery roads, resulting
in a loss of vehicle control, collisions, and serious personal injury.
Only use the kick-down feature or fast acceleration if visibility, weather, road, and traffic condi‐
tions permit and other drivers will not be endangered by your driving and the vehicle's
acceleration.
Always adapt your driving to the traffic flow.
Note that the drive wheels can spin and the vehicle can swerve when ASR is switched off, es‐
pecially when the road is slippery.
Once you have accelerated, switch ASR back on again.
NOTE
When stopping on hills with the transmission in a drive gear, do not use the accelerator to help
prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. This can cause the automatic transmission to over‐
heat and be damaged.
Never let the vehicle coast or roll down a hill in Neutral (N), especially when the engine is not
running. The transmission will not be lubricated and will be damaged.
Tips and troubleshooting
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