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Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
- Fig. 100 Instrument cluster: Selector lever positions
- Fig. 101 Selector lever lock
The current selector lever position is shown next to the selector lever Fig. 101► and on the instrument cluster display Fig. 100►. In addition, the current gear is shown on the instrument cluster display.
Switch on the ignition.
If the selector lever is in position P or N, you will need to release the selector lever lock link►.
Move the selector lever to the desired position. The current position is indicated on the selector gate.
The selector lever lock prevents gears from being engaged inadvertently, so that the vehicle is not set in motion unintentionally.
The selector lever is locked in the P and N positions when the ignition is on. To move the selector lever out of positions P and N, the driver must apply the brake pedal and press the interlock button.
The selector lever lock only works if the vehicle is stationary or driving at speeds up to approx. 2 km/h. At higher speeds the selector lever lock in the N position is disengaged automatically.
The selector lever lock is not engaged if the selector lever is moved quickly through position N (e.g. when shifting from R to D/S). This makes it possible, for instance, to “rock” the vehicle backwards and forwards if it is stuck in snow or mud. The selector lever lock engages automatically if the brake pedal is not depressed and the lever is in position N for more than about two seconds.
Safety interlock for ignition key*
Applies to: vehicles with ignition lock
The key can only be withdrawn from the ignition lock with the ignition switched off and the selector lever in position P. When the ignition key is removed, the selector lever is locked in position P.
P – Parking lock
In this position, the vehicle cannot roll away. The parking lock must only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary ►.
The selector lever lock (the button on the selector lever handle) must be released and the brake pedal must be pressed before the selector lever can be moved either into or out of position P.
Reverse gear should only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling ►.
To move the selector lever to position R, release the selector lever lock and at the same time press the brake pedal.
N – Neutral
In this position, the gearbox is in neutral.
D/S – Drive/Sport (standard position for driving forwards)
In selector lever position D/S, the gearbox can be operated in either the standard drive mode (D) or in sport mode (S). To select sport mode (S), briefly pull the selector lever back. The gearbox will switch back to drive mode (D) if you pull the selector lever again. The selected driving mode is shown in the instrument cluster display.
In the standard drive mode (D), the gearbox automatically selects the best gear ratio. This depends on the engine load, the road speed and the driving style.
In Sport mode S, the gearbox makes full use of the engine power. When accelerating the gear shifts may be noticeable.
Press the brake pedal when moving the selector lever from N to D/S if the vehicle is stationary or at speeds below 2 km/h ►.
E – Efficiency*
In efficiency mode link►, the gearbox selects the next gear at lower engine speeds. Earlier upshifts give improved fuel economy because the full power reserves of the engine are not used.
In this mode, an E is shown on the instrument cluster display instead of a D Fig. 100►.
- The car can roll away even if the ignition is switched off.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P when driving, as this could cause an accident.
- In all selector lever positions (except P) the vehicle must always be held with the foot brake when the engine is running. This is because an automatic gearbox still transmits power even at idling speed, and the vehicle tends to “creep” – risk of accident!
- The accelerator pedal must on no account be pressed inadvertently when a gear is engaged with the vehicle stationary. The vehicle could otherwise start moving immediately (in some cases even if the parking brake is engaged) and possibly cause an accident.
- Do not press the accelerator while selecting a gear with the vehicle stationary and the engine running, as this could cause an accident.
- The driver should never get out of the vehicle when the engine is running and a gear is engaged. If you have to leave your vehicle while the engine is running, you must apply the parking brake and engage the parking lock P.
- To avoid accidents, apply the parking brake and put the selector lever in position P before opening the bonnet and working on the vehicle with the engine running. Please observe the important safety warnings link►.
Note
- Audi drive select: You can select the sport program for gear changes by activating the dynamic mode link►. The instrument cluster display will show S instead of D.
- If the lever is moved accidentally to N when driving, take your foot off the accelerator and let the engine speed drop to idling before selecting D or S again.
Note
If the selector lever does not lock automatically, a malfunction has occurred. In this case, the power transmission is interrupted to prevent the vehicle from moving unintentionally. Proceed as follows to engage the selector lever lock again:
- (Applies to vehicles with 6-speed gearbox: ) Briefly press the brake pedal.
- (Applies to vehicles with 7-speed gearbox: ) Press the brake pedal. Move the selector lever to position P or N and then select a gear.
- If the vehicle does not move forwards or backwards even though a gear is selected, proceed as follows:
- If the vehicle does not move in the desired direction, the system may have failed to engage the gear correctly. In this case, press the brake pedal and select the gear again.
- If the vehicle still does not move in the desired direction, a system malfunction has occurred. Seek professional assistance and have the system checked.
Note
Plug-in hybrid vehicles*: If the 
button link► is pressed when the vehicle is in sport mode (S), the gearbox automatically selects the standard drive mode (D).
button link► is pressed when the vehicle is in sport mode (S), the gearbox automatically selects the standard drive mode (D).