Selector lever
Actuation
The selector lever is actuated as in vehicles with
automatic gearboxes. The double-clutch gearbox
also offers the option of shifting using Tiptronic.
Release button
Precisely as in vehicles with automatic gearboxes, the
selector lever is equipped with a selector lever lock
and an ignition key withdrawal lock. The lock
functions as before. The design is new.
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The selector lever positions are:
P - Park
To move the selector lever from this position, the
ignition must be "on" and the foot brake must be
depressed.
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The release button on the selector lever must also be
pressed.
R - Reverse gear
The release button must be pressed to engage this
gear.
N - Neutral position
In this position, the gearbox is in neutral.
If the selector lever is set to this position for a long
time, the foot brake must be depressed again to move
it from this position.
Tiptronic switch in
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D - Drive position
(Normal programme)
In this drive position, the forwards gears are shifted
automatically.
S - Sport
Automatic gear selection is carried out according to a
"sporty" characteristic curve, which is stored in the
control unit.
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The Tiptronic functions can be carried out in the right-
hand selector lever gate and at the steering wheel
switches.
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