Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The kick-down feature is designed to give maximum acceleration.
When the accelerator pedal is pressed right down past the point of resistance at full throttle (kick-down feature), the gearbox will shift down to a lower gear, depending on road speed and engine speed. The upshift to the next higher gear is delayed until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
(Applies to RS models: ) If the selector lever is in the tiptronic gate, the gearbox does not change down when the kick-down is operated.
WARNING
Please note that if the road surface is slippery or wet, the kick-down feature could cause the driven wheels to spin, which could result in skidding.