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.