«Tiptronic» (5 speed automatic transmission)
The car is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission with electronic control. Switching to higher and lower stages is carried out automatically.
For reasons of fuel consumption and environmental protection, on some modifications the transmission is designed so that the maximum vehicle speed is reached only in the position "S".
The gearbox is also equipped with a tiptronic system. This system gives the driver, if desired, the ability to manually change steps.
Switching to higher and lower forward gears is carried out automatically.
Starting off
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Holding down the lock button (on the control lever), move the control lever to the desired position, e.g. position D, and release the lock button.
- Wait until the automation switches on, creating a power circuit of the gearbox with the drive wheels (at the moment of switching on, a slight push is felt).
- Release the brake pedal and depress the accelerator pedal.
Short stops
- Hold the vehicle with the brake pedal, for example at traffic lights.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal while doing this.
Parking
- Press and hold the brake pedal.
- Fully apply the handbrake.
- While holding down the lock button, set the control lever to the position "R" and release the lock button.
The engine can only be started when the control lever is in position "R" or "N".
When parking on level ground, it is enough to set the control lever to the position "R". When the road is sloping, first apply the parking brake to the stop and only then move the control lever to the position "R". This reduces the load on the locking mechanism and makes it easier to move the control lever from the position "R".
Attention.
- Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting before driving away - risk of accident!
- Never move the control lever to the position while driving "R" or "R" - risk of accident!
Lever positions
This section describes each control lever position.
The indication of the actual position of the control lever is accordingly displayed on the displays of the instrument cluster.
P - parking lock
In this position, the drive wheels are blocked mechanically. The parking lock may only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary.
To set the control lever to the position "R" and its pulling out of this position, press the lock button (on the control lever) and the brake pedal at the same time.
R - reverse gear
When the control lever is placed in this position, reverse gear is engaged.
Reverse gear may only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling.
To set the control lever to the position "R" press the lock button and the brake pedal at the same time. With the ignition on and the control lever in position "R" reversing lights are on.
N - neutral position (idle position)
This position is the idle position.
D - basic position when moving forward
In this position, shifting to higher and lower forward gears is carried out automatically, depending on the engine load, speed and dynamic shift program (DSP). To move the control lever from position "N" into position "D" at a speed of less than 5 km / h or a stationary vehicle, you must press the brake pedal.
In order to be able to manually adjust the gear ratio to the driving conditions, under certain circumstances, (e.g. when driving in mountains or with a trailer) it may be preferable to temporarily switch to a manual switching program.
S - sports position
Set the control lever to position "S" when driving in sport mode. Later switching to higher stages allows full use of the engine power reserves.
To move the control lever from position "N" into position "S" at a speed of less than 5 km/h or a stationary vehicle, press the brake pedal.
Attention
- Never move the control lever to the position while driving "R" or "R" - risk of accident!
- Regardless of the selected driving mode (except "R" And "N"), with the engine running, hold the car with a foot brake, since even in idle mode the kinematic connection between the engine and the wheels does not completely disappear - the car "crawling" When the vehicle is stationary with the drive mode turned on, in no case do not inadvertently add gas (for example, by hand in the engine compartment). Otherwise, the vehicle will start moving immediately, possibly even with the parking brake fully applied - risk of accident!
- Before opening the hood and working with the engine running, move the control lever to the position "R" and tighten the parking brake to the stop.
Note
- If the control lever is moved unintentionally to the position "N", before returning to mode "D" or "S", release the gas and wait for the rpm to drop to idle.
- For reasons of fuel consumption and environmental protection, on some modifications the transmission is designed so that the maximum vehicle speed is reached only in the position "S".
Control lever lock
The locking of the control lever prevents inadvertent switching on of the range of motion and thus spontaneous movement of the vehicle from a standstill.
The blocking is canceled as follows:
- Turn on the ignition.
- Depress the brake pedal and hold down the lock button at the same time.
Automatic control lever lock
When the ignition is on, the control lever is locked in the position "R" And "N". To move it out of these positions, press the brake pedal. As a reminder to the driver, when the control lever is in the positions "R" And "N" the following indication appears on the display:
"BEEM EINLEGEN EINER FAHRSTUFE IM STAND FUSSBREMSE BETATIGEN" (when selecting the driving mode of a stationary vehicle, press the brake pedal).
In addition, the symbol gj for the automatic control lever lock will illuminate on the control lever yoke.
At a speed of approximately 5 km/h and above, the control lever lock is automatically canceled in the position "N".
When quickly moving the control lever through the position "N" (for example, from the position "R" into position "D") control lever is not blocked. This will give, for example, the possibility of movement "swinging" stuck car. If the control lever with the brake pedal released is more than 1 s in the position "N", then it is blocked.
Lock button
The control lever lock button prevents the control lever from being accidentally moved to certain positions. Pressing this button releases the control lever. The figure highlights the positions at which it is necessary to press the lock button.
Key lock in the ignition
After switching off the ignition, the key can only be removed from the lock when the control lever is in the position "R" (parking lock). After removing the key from the lock, the lever is locked in position "R".
Kick-down device
The Kick-down device allows you to realize maximum acceleration.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed sharply with the transition of the resistance point, the automation switches, depending on the speed and speed, to a lower stage. Switching to the next higher stage occurs immediately after reaching the maximum engine speed corresponding to this stage.
Attention. Remember that on slippery roads the drive wheels may spin when the kick-down device is activated - risk of skidding!
Dynamic switching program (DSP)
The automatic transmission is controlled electronically.
The automatic transmission is controlled electronically. Switching to higher and lower gears is carried out according to the motion programs stored in the memory.
With a restrained driving style, the automation selects an economical shift program.
When driving in a temperamental manner with sudden acceleration and frequent speed changes, using the maximum speed or after sharply depressing the accelerator pedal (Kick-down) automation works in the range of sports programs. Late transition to higher stages allows you to fully realize the power reserve of the engine. Downshifting is carried out at higher engine speeds.
The choice of the optimal traffic program for specific conditions is a continuous process. However, regardless of this, you can switch to a more sporty program by pressing the accelerator pedal sharply. In this case, the gearbox shifts to a lower gear corresponding to the actual road speed, allowing for dynamic acceleration (for example, when overtaking) without the need to sharply press the accelerator pedal all the way. After switching back to the higher gear and with the corresponding driving mode, the operation according to the original program is restored.
The hill program controls gear selection on uphill and downhill runs. Thanks to this, it is not necessary to shift when driving uphill. Pressing the brake pedal while driving downhill switches to a lower gear. As a result, it is possible to brake with the engine without resorting to manual switching.
Mode "tiptronic"
The tiptronic system also gives the driver the option of shifting manually.
Switching to manual mode
- Pull the control lever out of position "D" to the right. When manual mode is activated, the display shows "5 4 3 21" highlighting the currently active transmission.
Switching to higher gears
- When moving the control lever forward (in tiptronic position) upshifting occurs (+).
Downshifting
- When moving the control lever back (in tiptronic position) downshifting occurs (-).
You can switch to manual mode both while driving and while stationary.
When accelerating in 1, 2, 3 and 4 stages, the gearbox will automatically switch to the next higher stage shortly before reaching the maximum engine speed.
When switching from a higher gear to a lower gear, the automation will switch only after it becomes impossible to increase the engine speed by increments.
When the kick-down device is operated, the transmission shifts to the next lower gear depending on the speed and engine speed.
emergency program
In the event of a system malfunction, the automation switches to an emergency program.
In the event of a system malfunction, the automation switches to an emergency program. This is signaled by the ignition or extinction of all segments on the display panel at once.
In this case, the control lever can be moved to all positions. However, in the provisions "D" And "S" 4th stage will turn on.
It is also possible to engage reverse gear "R". However, the electronic reverse gear lock is disabled during emergency operation.
In emergency mode, manual switching program (tiptronic) turns off.
If the gearbox is shifted into emergency mode, contact Audi as soon as possible and have the fault repaired.
Steering wheel "tiptronic"
Buttons located on the steering wheel give the driver the option of manual gear shifting as well.
Switching to higher gears
- Press the top side of one of the keys (+).
Downshifting
- Press the bottom side of one of the keys (-).
The gearshift buttons on the steering wheel are in working mode when the control lever is in the position "D", "S" or manual switching program (tiptronic).
Of course, manual gear shifting via the center console control lever is also possible.
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