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Driving
programme. It is still possible to drive the ve-
hicl
e, however, at low speeds and within a se-
lected range of gears. Driving in reverse
gear may not be possible.
6-speed DSG® automatic transmission
overload protection
When the clutch is overloaded, the vehicle
begins to jerk and the selector lever position
indicator begins to flash. To prevent damage
to the clutch, this interrupts the power trans-
mission between the engine and the gearbox.
There is no more traction and it is not possible
to accelerate. If the clutch is opened auto-
matically due to overloading, press the brake
pedal. Wait a few seconds before starting to
move again.
Kick-down
The kick-down system provides maximum ac-
celeration when the gear selector lever is in
the positions D, S or in the Tiptronic position.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right
down, the automatic gearbox will shift down
to a lower gear, depending on road speed
and engine speed. This takes advantage of
the maximum acceleration of the vehicle
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.
The upshift t
o the next higher gear is delayed
until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
WARNING
Observe the safety warnings
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in Selec-
t
or lever positions on page 250.
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Never allow the brake to rub and do not
use the brake pedal too often or for long
periods, as the brakes can overheat. This
reduces the braking power, increases the
braking distance or even causes a brake
system fault.
●
If you have to stop on a hill, keep the vehi-
cle’s brakes applied with the brake pedal or
parking brake.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slip-
pery or w
et, the kick-down feature could
cause the driving wheels to spin, which
could result in skidding.
CAUTION
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If you st
op the vehicle on a gradient, do
not attempt to stop it from rolling by de-
pressing the accelerator when a gear has
been selected. This could cause overheat-
ing and damage the automatic gearbox.
●
If you allow the vehicle to roll with the
lever in position N and the engine off, the
automatic gearbox will be damaged by
lack of lubrication.
●
If the gearbox operates with the backup
programme, take the vehicle to a special-
ised workshop and have the fault repaired
without del
ay.
Launch-control program
The Launch-control programme enables
maximum accel
eration from a standstill.
Condition: the engine must have reached op-
erating temperature and the steering wheel
must not be turned.
The engine speed for Launch-control is differ-
ent on petrol and diesel engines.
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With the engine running, switch off traction
contr
ol (ASR)
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page 289.
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Press the brake pedal with your left foot
and hold it down for at least one second.
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Place the selector lever in position S or Tip-
tronic.
●
Press the accelerator with the right foot un-
til reaching an approximate speed of 3,200
rpm.
●
Take your left foot off the brake pedal. The
vehicle starts with maximum acceleration.
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Turn on the ASR after accelerating!
WARNING
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Al
ways adapt your driving style to the
traffic conditions.
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