Audi A6 Typ 4G: Audi drive select (drive settings)
Introduction
Drive select makes it possible to experience different types of vehicle settings in one vehicle.
The driver can select Comfort, Auto and Dynamic modes in the Infotainment system to switch between, for example, a sporty and a comfortable driving mode.
Settings can be adjusted to your personal preferences in Individual mode. This makes it possible to combine settings such as a sporty engine setting with light steering.
Description
The following systems, among other things, are influenced by drive select:
Engine and automatic transmission
Depending on the mode, the engine and automatic transmission respond more quickly or in a more balanced manner to accelerator pedal movements. In the sporty dynamic mode, the transmission shifts at higher speed ranges.
Adaptive air suspension
The adaptive air suspension is an electronically-controlled air suspension and damping system.
The adjustment depends on the driving mode selected, steering movements, the driver's braking and acceleration, and as the road surface, vehicle speed and load.
The vehicle ground clearance depends on the mode selected and the speed. When you are in the auto, the highway setting is activated when you drive above 75 mph (120 km/h) for more than 30 seconds. The ground clearance is increased automatically if the speed drops below 44 mph (70 km/h) for more than 120 seconds.
Steering
The power steering adapts. Indirect steering that moves easily as in comfort mode is especially suited to long drives on a highway. The Dynamic mode provides sporty, direct steering.
Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering
The steering ratio changes based on vehicle speed in order to maintain optimum steering effort for the driver at all times. This sets the steering to be less sensitive at higher speeds in order to provide improved vehicle control. At reduced speeds, steering is more direct in order to keep the steering effort as minimal as possible when the driver is maneuvering the vehicle. At low and average speeds, dynamic steering additionally provides more responsive steering performance.
Sport differential
As a component of the all wheel drive system (quattro) the sport differential distributes the driving power to the rear axle depending on the situation. The distribution of power varies from balanced (comfort) to sporty (dynamic) depending on the selected mode. The goal is a high level of agility and ability to accelerate on curves. The vehicle is very responsive to steering.
Cornering light
The cornering light adapts the high beams to the direction of the curve depending on the speed.
The pivoting action and the lighting also adapt to the mode.
Adaptive cruise control
The behavior when accelerating can be adjusted from comfortable to sporty, depending on the drive select mode. Adaptive cruise control also responds to the driving behavior of the vehicle ahead in a more conservative or sporty manner.
Engine sound
The engine sound adapts to the current mode and can be subtle to sporty.
Note
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive air suspension
- Make sure there is enough clearance above and below the vehicle when parking. The height of the vehicle (ground clearance) can change once it is parked due to temperature fluctuations, changes to the load conditions and changes to the driving modes.
- When transporting the vehicle on a car carrier,
train, ship or by other means, only tie
the vehicle down at the running surface of
the tires, which is the outer circumference.
Securing the vehicle at the axle components, suspension struts or towing eyes is not permitted because the pressure in the air suspension struts can change during transport. The vehicle may not be secured sufficiently if this happens.
Tips
- In some models, the maximum vehicle speed can only be reached in the auto and dynamic modes.
- The S selector lever position automatically engages if the dynamic mode is selected.
- Applies to: vehicles with dynamic steering: operating noise is heard when starting or stopping the engine. This does not indicate a problem.
Selecting the driving mode
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Fig. 115 Infotainment: drive select
- To select the mode, select the following in the Infotainment: [CAR] function button > Comfort, Auto, Dynamic or Individual.
You can change the driving mode when the vehicle is stationary or while driving. If traffic permits, after changing modes, briefly take your foot off the accelerator pedal so that the recently selected mode is also activated for the engine.
Comfort - provides a comfort-oriented vehicle setup and is suited for long drives on highways.
Auto - provides an overall comfortable yet dynamic driving feel and is suited for everyday use.
Dynamic - gives the driver a sporty driving feel and is suited to a sporty driving style.
WARNING
Pay attention to traffic when operating the drive select to reduce the risk of an accident.
Adjusting the Individual mode
You can adjust the vehicle settings to your personal preferences.
- Select: the [CAR] function button > Set individual
control button. Once you select the menu,
you will automatically drive in the Individual
mode.
The equipment in your vehicle will determine which settings you can adjust. The following table gives an overview of the characteristics.
After you have closed the settings, you will automatically drive in the Individual mode.
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a) Subtle in the selector lever position D and sporty in S.
Tips
Your Individual mode settings are automatically stored and assigned to the remote control key being used.
Raising/lowering the vehicle
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive air suspension
You can raise your vehicle temporarily, for example to drive over a tall curb.
Raising the vehicle
- Select the following in the Infotainment system: the [CAR] function button > Raise control button.
- Wait for the arrows or segments in the Infotainment system display to stop blinking and the vehicle to reach its final position.
Lowering the vehicle
- To lower the vehicle, select the following in the Infotainment system: the [CAR] function button > Lower control button.
- Wait for the arrows or segments in the Infotainment system display to stop blinking and the vehicle to lower completely.
Note
- Remember that your vehicle is not suitable
for driving offroad even when it is raised.
There is not enough ground clearance.
- If the vehicle is raised, it will lower automatically when driving 62 mph (100 km/h) or faster.
Messages
Applies to: vehicles with adaptive air suspension
Air suspension: Vehicle is too high. Controlling level...
Air suspension: Vehicle is too low. Controlling level...
The driver message switches off when the level control process is complete.
