Audi A6 Typ 4G: Selector lever positions

Fig. 83 Instrument cluster: selector lever positions

The selector lever position that is engaged is shown in the instrument cluster display.

P - Park

This selector lever position prevents the vehicle from rolling. You can only shift into Park when the vehicle is stationary.

To shift in and out of the P selector lever position, press the interlock button in the selector lever while pressing the brake pedal. This only works when the ignition is turned on.

R - Reverse

Only shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is running at idle speed.

To select the R selector lever position, press the interlock button while pressing the brake pedal at the same time. The back-up lights switch on in the R position if the ignition is switched on.

N - Neutral

The transmission is in idle in this position.

D/S - Normal position for driving forward

In the D/S selector lever position, the transmission can be operated either in the normal D mode or in the S sport mode. To select the S sport mode, pull the selector lever back briefly. Pulling the lever back again will select the normal D mode. The instrument cluster display shows the selected driving mode.

In the normal mode D, the transmission automatically selects the suitable gear ratio. It depends on engine load, vehicle speed and driving style.

Select the sport mode S for sporty driving. The vehicle makes full use of the engine's power.

Shifting is more noticeable when accelerating.

To move from selector lever position N to D, you must press the brake pedal and the vehicle must be traveling less than 1 mph (2 km/h) or be stationary.

WARNING

• The vehicle can roll even if the ignition is switched off.
• Never select R or P while driving, because this increases the risk of an accident.
• Power is still transmitted to the wheels when the engine is running at idle. To prevent the vehicle from "creeping" , you must keep your foot on the brake in all selector lever positions (except P) when the engine is running. Otherwise, this increases the risk of an accident.
• Do not inadvertently press the accelerator pedal when the vehicle is stopped if a gear is engaged. Otherwise the vehicle will start to move immediately, even if the parking brake is set. This could result in a crash.
• To decrease the risk of an accident, the selector lever must be in the P position and the parking brake must be set before opening the hood and working on a running engine.

  Always read and follow the applicable warnings.

Tips

• Drive select: sporty shifting characteristics can be selected using the Dynamic driving mode. S will appear in the instrument cluster display instead of D.
• If you accidentally select N while driving, take your foot off the accelerator pedal and wait for the engine to slow down to idle before selecting D/S.
• If there is a power failure, the selector lever will not move out of the P position. The emergency release can be used if this happens.

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