Audi A4: Manual shifting
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Fig. 96 Center console: shifting manually with the selector
lever
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Fig. 97 Steering wheel: shift paddles*
You can shift the gears manually when in "D"
mode. The transmission is in tiptronic mode and
"M" is displayed in the instrument cluster. You
can shift into manual shifting mode while the vehicle
is stationary or while driving.
Shifting with the selector lever
- To switch to manual shifting mode, tilt the selector
lever toward the front passenger's side
=> fig. 96. "M" will be displayed in the instrument
cluster.
- Upshifting: push the selector lever forward (+).
- Downshifting: push the selector lever toward
the rear (-).
- To switch back to automatic mode, tilt the selector
lever toward the driver's side.
Shifting with the shift paddles
Applies to: vehicles with shift paddles
- Upshifting: press the (+) shift paddle => fig. 97.
- Downshifting: press the (-) shift paddle.
- To switch back to automatic mode, press and
hold the (+) shift paddle or push the selector
lever toward the rear.
If you stop using the shift paddles temporarily,
the transmission will switch back to automatic
mode. To keep shifting manually, tilt the selector
lever toward the front passenger's side.
Tips
- The transmission only allows manual shifting
when the engine speed is within the permitted
range.
- The transmission automatically shifts up or
down before critical engine speed is
reached.
Accelerator pedal
You can accelerate the vehicle using the accelerator
pedal.
Maximum acceleration
If you press the accelerator pedal all the way
down, the motor's full power will be used and
you will reach maximum acceleration, also called
"kick-down".
WARNING
The driving wheels could spin and the vehicle
could swerve on slick or slippery road surfaces
when using kick-down, which increases the
risk of an accident.
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