Audi A3 2024 - Page 96

Driving
When the ignition is switched off, the driving
program may be reset to “D”.
RS models: Selecting the @#e TORQUE REAR or
Gas PERFORMANCE Audi drive select* mode acti-
vates particularly sporty characteristics of the S
driving program. A red “S” is displayed in the in-
strument cluster. In this case, driving program
“D” cannot be selected using the selector lever.
—Before you start driving, check if the label
for the desired selector lever position next
to the selector lever is lit up.
— Secure the vehicle against rolling before ex-
iting the vehicle > page 97.
—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
lever positions (except "P" and "N") when
the engine is running.
To reduce the risk of an accident, do not
press the accelerator pedal when changing
gears if the vehicle is stationary and the en-
gine is running.
— Never select the “R” position while driving.
Doing so could cause an accident.
~The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is
switched off.
— 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.
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Fig.
75
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 ve-
hicle is stationary or while driving.
Shifting with the shift paddles
Applies to: vehicles with shift paddles
In the “D” or “E” driving program, you can shift
gears manually for a short period of time. If you
stop using the shift paddles temporarily, the
transmission will switch back to automatic mode.
While in the “S” driving program, you can switch
to manual shifting mode and stay in that mode
by operating a shift paddle. To exit this mode
again you will need to select a different driving
program.
> Upshifting: press the @) shift paddle © fig. 75.
> Downshifting: press the © shift paddle.
> Applies to: RS models: To engage the lowest
possible gear for maximum acceleration, press
and hold the © shift paddle.
> To switch back to automatic mode, press and
hold the @ shift paddle.
~The transmission only allows manual shift-
ing when the engine speed is within the per-
mitted range.
~The transmission automatically shifts up or
down before critical engine speed is
reached.
— Applies to: RS models: Depending on the
Audi drive select* mode that is selected, a
red “M” may be shown in the instrument
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