2021 AUDI Q2 Page 51

Driving

Electro-mechanical

parking brake

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Fig.
74 Centre console: Button for parking brake and hold
assist
Your vehicle is equipped with an electro-mechan­
ical parking brake
(l)
^>Fig.
74. The parking brake
replaces the conventional handbrake, and is
mainly intended to prevent the vehicle from
roll­

ing away accidentally.
Applying/releasing the parking brake
manually
• To apply the parking brake, pull the button (®).
The LED in the button will light up. In addition,
the warning lamp || will light up in the instru­
ment cluster.

•
To release the parking brake manually, press
the brake or accelerator pedal with the ignition
switched on and simultaneously press the but­
ton
©).
The LED in the button and the warning
lamp on the display will go out.
Releasing the parking brake automatically
Important: The parking brake must be applied
and the driver's door must be closed.

•
Accelerate in the usual way to drive off and re­
lease the parking brake automatically.
Further features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, in addition to the automatic
parking brake release function
^>page
83,
Driv­

ing away from a standstill.
Preventing the parking brake from being
released automatically
In certain situations, e.g. on a steep hill or when
towing a trailer, you may wish to prevent the ve­
hicle from rolling back.

•
To prevent the parking brake from being re­
leased automatically, pull and hold the but­
ton ©) while you press the accelerator. The
parking brake will remain engaged and prevent
any tendency to roll back down the slope.

•
You can release the button
(®)
as soon as the
engine is delivering enough power to the
wheels.
Emergency braking function
You can use the emergency braking function in
emergencies or if the main brake system fails or
the pedal is obstructed.
•
PuLl
and hold the button
«EJ.

• The brakes will be released immediately if you
release the button
®
or press the accelerator.
If
you
pull and hold the button
(®)
while the
vehi­

cle is moving, this will initiate an emergency
brake application. The brakes are then applied
hydraulically at all four wheels. The effect is
simi­

lar to heavy braking
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To prevent the emergency braking function from
being used accidentally, a warning buzzer sounds
when the button
(®)
is operated. The brakes are
released immediately when you release the but­
ton (®) or press the accelerator.
Parking the car

•
Press the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a

stop.

•
To apply the parking brake, pull the button
©).

• Automatic gearbox: Move the selector lever to
position P.
• Switch off the engine
•» A-
•
Manual gearbox: Engage first gear.

•
When parking on a hill or gradient, turn the
steering wheel so that the vehicle would roll in­
to the kerb if it did start to move accidentally.

A
WARNING
- Take care never to press the accelerator
pedal or release the clutch inadvertently if
a

gear is engaged or if the selector Lever is not
in position
P
or
N
(on automatic vehicles)
while the vehicle is stationary with the en­
gine running. The vehicle will otherwise
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start moving immediately and could cause
an accident.
- You should only use the emergency braking
function in a real emergency, for example if
the brake system were to fail or if the brake
pedal were to be obstructed. If
you
use the
emergency braking function by activating
the parking brake switch, this has the same
effect as heavy braking. Please remember
that the ESC (and the integrated ABS, EDL
and traction control functions) is still sub­
ject to certain physical limits. In a corner or
in bad road or weather conditions an emer­
gency stop can cause the vehicle to skid or
lose steering control.
- It is not possible to apply the parking brake
if the electrical power supply fails. In this

case,
park the vehicle on a
level
surface and
select 1st gear (manual gearbox) or move
the selector lever to position
P
(automatic
gearbox) to prevent
it
from rolling. Obtain
professional assistance.
- Always take the key with you when leaving
your
vehide
- even if
you
only intend to be
gone for
a
short time. This is especially im­
portant if children are left in the car. They
might otherwise be able to start the engine,
release the parking brake or use power-op­
erated equipment such as the electric
win­

dows - this could lead to injuries.
- Do not leave anyone (especially children) in
the vehicle when it is locked. Locked doors
could delay assistance in an emergency, po­
tentially putting lives at risk.
© Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
You can apply the parking brake manually or
switch on the hold assist* when stopping at
traffic lights, etc. You do not then have to
hold the car with the brake pedal, as the
brakes will stop it creeping forward while a
gear is engaged in the automatic transmis­

sion.
When you drive off in the normal way,

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the parking brake will be released automati-
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and your vehicle will start moving

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Note
- Any slight noise which may be heard when
the parking brake is applied or released is
quite normal and no cause for concern.
- The parking brake runs an automatic test
cycle at regular intervals when the vehicle is

parked.
This may cause a slight noise, which
is normal.
- If the electrical power supply fails, it is not
possible to release the parking brake (if it
was applied) or to apply the parking brake
(if it was released)
•=> A-
Obtain professional
assistance.
Driving away from a
standstill
Various features and safety functions are availa­
ble for driving off, depending on the equipment
in your vehicle.
Hill starting with the parking brake applied
Important: The driver's door must be closed.

•
To drive off more easily on a slope, apply the
parking brake and drive off just as you usually

would.
The parking brake will be released auto­
matically, but not until there is enough power
at the wheels to make the vehicle move in the
desired direction.
Hill starting with the hill hold assist
The hill hold assist function makes it easier to
drive away on a slope.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.

•
To activate the hill hold assist, press and hold
the brake pedal for several seconds. The vehicle
must be on a slope and facing uphill.
When you release the brake pedal the braking
force will be maintained for
a
moment
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in
order to hold the vehicle and make it easier for
you to drive away. •
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Driving off with the hold assist
Applies to: vehicles with hold assist
The hold assist helps the driver if the vehicle is
stationary for a Long period or very often, for in­
stance at traffic lights, on steep gradients or in
stop-and-go traffic.
Important: The driver's door must be closed and
the engine must be running.
• To switch the hold assist on/off, press the but­
ton
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82, Fig. 74,
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The LED in
the button will light up or go out.

•
Once it detects that the vehicle has stopped,
the hold assist keeps the vehicle stationary. In
this case, a green indicator Lamp
^
Lights up in
the instrument cluster. You can now take your

foot
off the brake pedal.

•
Drive off in the normal way: the brake will be
released automatically and the vehicle will
start moving.
In certain situations, the hold assist transfers the
job of holding the vehicle to the parking brake.
As soon as the parking brake is holding the
vehi­

cle
still,
the warning lamp || appears in the in­
strument cluster. In addition, the LED in the ®)
button will light up.
Driver messages in the instrument cluster
display

P.]
Hold assist: unavailable
If this message appears, the hold assist is un­
available or the system requirements have not
been met.
A WARNING
Applies to: vehicles with hill hold assist
If
you
do not drive away immediately after re­
leasing the brake pedal, or if the engine

stalls,
the vehicle could start to roll back. You
should therefore immediately press the brake
pedal or apply the parking brake.
A WARNING
The intelligent technology in the hold assist*
and hill hold assist functions cannot defy the
laws of physics. Do not let the extra conven­
ience afforded by the hold assist* and hill
hold assist functions tempt you into taking
any risks when driving - this can cause
acci­

dents.

- The hold assist* and hill hold assist func­
tions cannot keep the vehicle stationary in
all conditions on a gradient (e.g. if the road
is slippery or icy).
- Always ensure that the vehicle is stopped
properly and safely - risk of accident!

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CAUTION
Switch off the hold assist* function before
driving the vehicle into a car wash.

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r
Note
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
When the hold assist* function is switched

on,
it stops the vehicle from creeping for­
wards when you take
your
foot off the brake

pedal.

Off-road driving
General notes
The functions of the electronic stabilisation
con­

trol (ESC) have been augmented to provide extra
assistance when driving off-road. The
ESC
off-
road mode can be activated in situations when it
would be advantageous for the wheels to lock, or
when a differential Lock would normally be re­
quired
^>page
146.
This Audi model is not an off-road vehicle, how­
ever. When driving off-road you are advised to
avoid tracks or terrain which are not suited to
the design of the car and your own driving skills
and experience. Do not take any risks.
After driving off-road
- After driving, remove any pieces of foliage or
other objects which may be caught in the radia­
tor grille, under the car or in the wheels. In par­
ticular, inspect the tyre treads for stones.
- Clean the bodywork and underside of the
vehi­

cle and check the underside for possible dam­

age.

- Remove dirt from the windows, headlight
len­

ses and number plates. •
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Check that the brakes work properly (especially
after driving through water).
WARNING
- You should exercise particular care when
driving on difficult road surfaces, and try to
anticipate hazards in advance. Excessive
speed or careless manoeuvres can result in
personal injury or damage to the vehicle.
- Always adjust your speed to suit the terrain
or road surface and weather or traffic condi­

tions.
Drive extra slowly when visibility is
limited by uneven terrain.
- Please note that there can be an increased
tendency for the wheeLs to spin in ESC off-
road mode, causing the vehicLe to lose grip,
in particular on slippery or wet roads -
dan­

ger of skidding!
-The car's stability is restricted in ESC off-
road mode.

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the sake of the environment
Take care not to damage the environment and
respect natural surroundings.
Note
Only drive where access by motor vehicles is
permitted and keep to the marked tracks and
routes.
Driving tips
When driving on rough tracks always drive slowly
and be aware of possible hazards.
Please observe the following precautions if you
drive the vehicle on unsurfaced tracks or off-

road:

•
When driving off-road you are advised to avoid
tracks or terrain which are not suited to the de­
sign of the car and your own driving skills and
experience. Do
not
take risks.

•
Drive slowly and be ready for possible hazards.

•
Be aware of the maximum ground clearance of
your vehicle. The figure in actual conditions
may be different, depending on the type of sur­

face,
the surrounding terrain and the load be­
ing carried. With certain types of suspension,
such as sports suspension, the ground clear­
ance is reduced. It is the responsibility of the
driver to decide whether or not the vehicLe is
capable of safely negotiating a particular situa­

tion.

•
Activate the ESC off-road mode if required

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146.
Unsurfaced tracks
On unfamiliar roads and off-road terrain, drive
slowly and be prepared for unexpected obstacles,
such as pot-holes, rocks or tree stumps, etc.
To prevent ground contact and possible damage
to the underside, do not drive the bottom of your
vehicle directly over raised obstacles. Instead,
drive the wheels on one side of the car up and
across the top of the obstacle.
When driving over sand or soft mud, maintain a
moderate speed and avoid stopping if possible.
Driving through water on roads
Please observe the important safety warnings on

^>page
72.
Automatic gearbox
Introduction
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The automatic gearbox is controlled electronical­
ly. The gearbox changes up and down automati­
cally.
When you drive at moderate speeds the gearbox
will select the most economical shift pro­
gramme. It will then change up early and delay
the downshifts to give better fuel economy.
If you drive at higher speeds with heavy accelera­

tion,
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 "spor­
ty" shift programmes when the selector lever is
in position S.
If desired, you can also select the gears manually
(tiptronic mode)
^page
90, Manual gear se­
lection (tiptronic mode). •
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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 conven­
tional automatic gearboxes and allow for

smooth,
uninterrupted acceleration of the
vehi­

cle.

Selector lever positions
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
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Fig.
75 Instrument cluster: Selector lever positions

Fig.
76 Selector lever lock
The current selector Lever position is shown next
to the selector Lever
^>Fig.
76 and on the instru­
ment cluster display
^>Fig.
75. 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

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86.

•
Move the selector lever to the desired position.
The current position is indicated on the selector

gate.

Selector lever lock
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
posi­

tions when the ignition is on. To move the selec­
tor 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 se­
lector Lever is moved quickly through position N

(e.g.
when shifting from
R
to D). This makes it
possible, for instance, to "rock" the vehicle back­
wards 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 selec­
tor 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 ve­
hicle is stationary
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The selector Lever lock (the button on the selec­
tor lever handle) must be released
one/the
brake
pedal must be pressed before the selector lever
can be moved either into or out of position P.
Should the power supply to the selector lever

fail,
the selector lever will be locked in position P

cépage
93, Releasing the selector lever man­
ually (left-hand drive vehicles) or
^>page
94,
Releasing the selector lever manually (right-
hand drive vehicles). •
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R - Reverse gear
Reverse gear should only be engaged when the
vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling
^A-

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), brief­
ly pull the selector lever back. The gearbox will
switch back to drive mode (D) if
you
pull the se­
lector lever again. The selected driving mode is
shown in the instrument cluster display.
In the standard drive mode (D), the gearbox au­
tomatically selects the best gear ratio. This de­
pends 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
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E - Efficiency*
In efficiency mode
^>page
131, Audi drive se­

lect,
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.
75.

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WARNING
- 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
acci­

dent.
- In all selector lever positions (except P) the
vehicle must always be held with the foot
brake when the engine is running. This is be­
cause 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 en­
gaged with the vehicle stationary. The
vehi­

cle could otherwise start moving immedi­
ately (in some cases even if the parking
brake is engaged) and possibly cause an ac­
cident.
- Do not press the accelerator while selecting
a gear with the vehicle stationary and the
engine running, as this could cause an
acci­

dent.
- The driver should never get out of the
vehi­

cle 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
be­
fore opening the bonnet and working on the
vehicLe with the engine running. Please ob­
serve the important safety warnings

^>page
295, Working on components in
the engine compartment.
© Note
- Audi drive select: You can select the sport
program for gear changes by activating the
dynamic mode
^>page
131. The instru­
ment 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 be­
fore selecting
D
or
S
again.
- It is not possible to move the selector lever
out of position
P
if the electrical power sup­
ply fails. In this case, the selector lever can
be released manually. Left-hand drive
vehicles
^page
93, right-hand drive
vehicles
<^>page
94.
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©
y Note

If the selector lever does not lock automati­
cally, a malfunction has occurred. In this case,
the power transmission is interrupted to pre­
vent the vehicle from moving unintentionally.
Proceed as follows to engage the selector lev­
er 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 en­
gage the gear correctly. In this case, press
the brake pedal and select the gear again.
- If the vehicle still does not move in the de­
sired direction, a system malfunction has

occurred.
Seek professional assistance and
have the system checked.
General notes on driving an automatic
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox

Fig.
77 Detail of the centre console: Selector lever with in­
terlock button
Starting the engine

•
Move the selector Lever to
P
or N. In the case of
Low outside temperatures (below -10 °C), the
engine can only be started when the selector
lever is in position P.
Driving away from a standstill

•
Press and hold the brake pedal.

•
Press and hold the interlock button (the button
in the selector lever handle), set the selector
lever to the desired position (e.g. D)
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86
and release the interlock button.

•
Wait for the gearbox to engage the gear (a
slight movement can be felt).

•
Release the brake and press the accelerator
There are several convenient functions to help
you drive away on gradients
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83.
Stopping briefly

•
Press the brake pedal to hold the vehicLe when
stationary (for instance at traffic lights).

•
Do not press the accelerator.

•
To prevent the vehicLe from rolling away, apply
the parking brake before moving off on steep
gradients
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and
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• As soon as you acceLerate as normal, the park­
ing brake will automatically be released and
the vehicLe will start moving. Important: The
driver's door must be closed.
Stopping/parking the car
If
you
open the driver's door while the selector
lever is not in position P, the vehicle can roll
away. The message Shift to P, otherwise vehicle
can roll away. Doors do not lock if lever is not in
P. appears on vehicles with convenience key*. A
buzzer will also sound.

•
Press and hold the brake pedal
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•
Apply the parking brake.

•
Move the selector Lever to P.
In some situations (such as on mountain roads or
when towing a trailer or caravan) it can be advan­
tageous to switch temporarily to the manual
shift programme so that the gear ratios can be
selected manually to suit the driving conditions

^>page
90.
On level ground it is sufficient to move the selec­
tor lever to P. On a gradient the parking brake
should be applied first and the selector Lever
should be moved to
P ^>page
82. This reduces
the load on the locking mechanism and makes it
easier to move the selector lever out of position
P. •
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A WARNING
- The driver should never get out of the
vehi­

cle 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.
-If the engine is running and a gear is engag­
ed (D/S or R) or the vehicle is in "tiptronic"

mode,
you will need to hold the car with the
footbrake. Otherwise, the car will "creep"
forwards as the power transmission is not
fully interrupted even when the engine is

idling.

- The accelerator pedal must on no account
be pressed inadvertently when the vehicle is
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
acci­

dent.
- Never move the selector lever to R or P
when driving at normal speeds, as this could
cause an accident.
- Before you drive down a steep gradient, re­
duce the speed and use "tiptronic" to select
a low gear.
- Never allow the brake to drag when driving
downhill and do not use the brake pedal too
often
or
for long periods. Constant braking
will cause the brakes to overheat and will
considerably reduce the effectiveness of the
brakes. It will increase the braking distance
and could cause the brake system to
fail.

- To avoid rolling back on gradients always
hold the vehicLe with the footbrake or park­
ing brake if you have to stop.
- Never attempt to hold the vehicle with the
clutch when stopping on a gradient. The
clutch is disengaged automatically if it is
overloaded and becomes too hot - accident
risk! If the clutch is overloaded, the indica­
tor lamp
0
will light up and a message will
appear
^>page
92.
© CAUTION
- When you have stopped on a gradient, do
not try to stop the vehicle rolling back by ac­
celerating when a gear is engaged. This
could cause the automatic gearbox to over­
heat and become damaged. Apply the park­
ing brake or press the brake pedal in order
to prevent the vehicle from rolling back.
- If you allow the car to roll with the selector
lever in position N with the engine switched
off, the automatic gearbox will be damaged
as it will not be lubricated
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328,
Tow-starting / towing
away.

- In certain driving and traffic conditions, for
instance in stop-and-go traffic, if you have
to pull away frequently or if the vehicle
creeps forwards over a long distance, the
gearbox can overheat and become dam­

aged.
If the indicator Lamp
[5J
or the warn­
ing
lampH
Lights up, stop the vehicle at
the first opportunity and let the gearbox
cool down
^>page
92.
© Note
For safety reasons the parking brake will only
release automatically if the driver's door is

closed.

Downhill speed control
Applies to: vehicles with automatic gearbox
The downhill speed control function helps the
driver when driving down steep gradients.
Downhill speed control is activated on a downhill
gradient when the selector lever is in D/S and the
driver presses the brake pedal. The gearbox auto­
matically selects a suitable gear for the gradient.
The downhill speed control function attempts to
maintain the speed at which the vehicLe was trav­
elling when the foot brake was applied (subject
to the laws of physics and technical limitations of
the power train). It may be necessary to adjust
the speed again using the foot brake. The down­
hill speed control can change down to 3rd gear
but no further, so it may be necessary to change
to tiptronic mode on very steep gradients. In this

case,
change down manually to 2nd or 1st gear in •
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