Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The automatic gearbox is controlled electronically. The gearbox changes up and down automatically.
When you drive at moderate speeds the gearbox will select the most economical shift programme. It will then change up early and delay the downshifts to give better fuel economy.
If you drive at higher speeds with heavy acceleration, if you open the throttle quickly, or if you use the kick-down or the car s maximum speed, the gearbox will automatically select the more dynamic shift programmes when the selector lever is in position S.
Applies to: vehicles with S tronic gearbox
The S tronic is a dual-clutch gearbox. Torque is transmitted via two independent clutches. They replace the torque converter found on conventional automatic gearboxes and allow for smooth, uninterrupted acceleration of the vehicle.
Applies to: vehicles with tiptronic gearbox
Torque is transmitted via a torque converter.