Driving
– D (Drive): normal driving mode
– S (Sport): sporty driving mode
If you cannot shift out of the “P” position, for ex-
ample because the vehicle has no power, you may
need to use the manual release for the parking
lock ðpage 103.
Selecting a position
Requirement: the ignition must be turned on.
Selecting a driving program
– Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
To switch between the current driving program
and “S”, push the selector toward the rear.
– Press the release button 1 on the selector.
– To select the nearest position, move the selec-
tor forward or back until you feel the first pres-
sure point.
If you select the dynamic mode in Audi drive se-
lect*, the “S” driving program will be activated.
When the ignition is turned off, the driving pro-
gram may be reset to “D”.
– To skip a position (for example, to move from
“D” directly to “R”), move the selector past the
pressure point in the desired direction.
– The label next to the selector for the selected
position will illuminate.
The S driving program might not be available in
the Audi drive select* offroad mode.
WARNING
– Before you start driving, check if the label
for the desired position next to the selector
is illuminated.
“N” (Neutral) position
In the “N” position, power is not transmitted to
the driving wheels. Use the “N” position in a car
wash (with conveyor belts), for example.
– Secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
iting the vehicle ðpage 99.
If you unintentionally select the “N” position
while driving (faster than 1 mph (2 km/h)), you
can select “D” again without pressing the brake
pedal.
– Power is still transmitted to the wheels
when the engine is running at idle. To pre-
vent the vehicle from “creeping”, you must
keep your foot on the brake in all selector
positions (except "P" and "N") when the en-
gine is running.
For safety reasons, the vehicle cannot be locked
when the "N” position is engaged.
– To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
press the accelerator pedal when changing
selector positions if the vehicle is stationary
and the engine is running.
“P” (Park) position
Requirement: the ignition must be turned on.
The parking lock secures the vehicle from rolling
when the “P” position is selected. The parking
lock is a mechanical locking mechanism in the
transmission.
– Never select the “R" position while driving.
Doing so could cause an accident.
– The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is
turned off.
– Bring the vehicle to a full stop and press the
brake pedal.
Tips
– Press the “P” button 2 on the selector.
– The “P” next to the selector will illuminate.
– If you shift back and forth between “D” and
“R” within one second, you do not need to
press the brake pedal. This makes it possi-
ble to “rock” if it is stuck, for example.
– Audi recommends the “D” driving program
for everyday driving.
“P” engages automatically if you turn off the en-
gine while the “D” or “R” position is selected. If
you turn off the engine while n the “N” position,
“P” will engage automatically after approximate-
ly 30 minutes.
If you want to switch from “P” to “D” or “R”, the
engine must be running.
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