General Information

Shift Mechanism

The parking lock is mechanically engaged by the selector lever cable only in selector lever position "P". The other selector lever positions and shift functions are transmitted to the Transmission Control Module -J217- from the Selector Lever -E313- in the selector mechanism via the CAN Bus.

Shift Point Changes on Inclines and Declines

Additional gear change maps automatically select the gear changes for gradients depending on the accelerator pedal position and vehicle speed.

• The gear change map for extreme uphill stretches is matched to engine output.
• The gear change map for extreme downhill stretches is matched to the braking effect of the engine.
• Direct gear selection by way of the Tiptronic function permits utilization of engine braking action with a specific gear engaged, for example, on a downhill gradient with a trailer.