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Audi drive select
to be reduced at higher speeds in order to improve the handling of
the vehicle. The steering is more direct at lower speeds to minimise
the amount of steering effort required by the driver, e.g. when
manoevring in tight spaces. The dynamic steering* also provides a
more agile steering response at low and medium speeds. You can
adjust the basic characteristics of the steering in the Audi drive
select menu.
Adjusting the vehicle set-up
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
Introduction
Audi drive select allows you to use different set-ups on your vehicle.
Using the three modes COMFORT, AUTO and DYNAMIC, you can
change the set-up at the press of a button for a more comfort-
oriented or dynamic drive.
The suspension control* uses sensors to collect information on
steering movements, braking and acceleration input by the driver,
road surface quality, road speed and vehicle loading. Using this
information, the suspension can be adapted almost instantane-
ously to changing driving conditions. With Audi drive select, the
driver can choose between dynamic and comfort-oriented suspen-
sion set-ups (DYNAMIC and COMFORT modes), or opt for a more
balanced set-up (AUTO mode).
On vehicles with MMI*, you also have the INDIVIDUAL* mode, which
allows you to adapt the vehicle set-up individually to your personal
driving style. For example, you might choose to combine a more
dynamic engine set-up with a lighter steering response.
Applies to vehicles: with Audi drive select
The following table provides an overview of the characteristics in
each driving mode.
Description
Systems
COMFORT
AUTO
DYNAMIC
The possible vehicle set-up in each mode depends on which equip-
ment is installed on your vehicle. The engine and the servotronic
power steering are basic parts of your vehicle which are always
included in the set-up. In addition, you can change the characteris-
tics of the automatic gearbox*, dynamic steering* and suspension
control*.
Engine or
engine/gearbox*
Balanced
Balanced
Dynamic
Steering
Comfortable
Balanced
Dynamic
Dynamic steering*
Comfortable
(indirect)
Balanced
(direct)
Dynamic
(direct)
The response of the engine and automatic gearbox* to accelerator
pedal movements will be more spontaneous or balanced,
depending on which mode you select.
Suspension control*
Comfortable
Balanced
Dynamic
If your vehicle is equipped with dynamic steering*, the servotronic
power steering settings are adjusted in the Dynamic steering*
menu.
The servotronic power steering ⇒ page 225 will also respond to
different drive set-ups.
The dynamic steering* alters the steering ratio depending on the
road speed to optimise the amount of steering effort required by the
driver at any given time. This enables the sensitivity of the steering
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