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Driving
If you stop using the shift paddles temporarily,
the transmission will switch back to automatic
mode. To keep shifting manually, tilt the selector
lever toward the front passenger's side.
@ Tips
— 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.
Accelerator pedal
You can accelerate the vehicle using the accelera-
tor pedal. If you press the accelerator pedal all
the way down, the engine’s full power will be
used and you will reach maximum acceleration,
also called “kick-down”.
ZX WARNING
The driving wheels could spin and the vehicle
could swerve on slick or slippery road surfaces
when using kick-down, which increases the
risk of an accident.
Manually releasing the parking lock
Fig. 83 Selector lever: removing the shifter boot
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Fig. 84 Selector lever: releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release
The emergency release is located under the selec-
tor lever shift gate on the left side. Using the
emergency release can be complicated. See an
authorized Audi dealer or authorized Audi Service
Facility for assistance.
You will need the screwdriver from the vehicle
tool kit to release it > page 240. Use the flat side
of the reversible screwdriver blade.
Removing the shifter boot
> Set the parking brake to secure your vehicle
from rolling away. If this is not possible, secure
your vehicle from rolling using another meth-
od.
> Switch the ignition off.
> To loosen the shifter boot, carefully insert the
flat side of the screwdriver sideways into the
slit near the shifter boot > fig. 83.
> Carefully pry the shifter boot out with the
screwdriver while gripping the boot at the fold
with your hand and pulling it upward and out
until all four corners are released > fig. 84.
> Fold the shifter boot up around the shifter
knob.
Releasing the parking lock using the
emergency release
> Use the screwdriver to press the yellow release
button downward.
> At the same time, press the unlock button on
the selector lever and move the selector lever
to the “N” position.
Attaching the shift cover
> Clip the shift cover back into the shift gate.
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