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Audi A6 Typ 4G (2011–2018) Owner's Manual / Starting and driving / Driving / Automatic transmission

Audi A6 Typ 4G: Automatic transmission

Introduction

The automatic transmission is controlled electronically.

The transmission shifts up or down automatically depending on which drive program is selected.

When a moderate driving style is used, the transmission selects the most economical driving mode. The transmission upshifts at a lower RPM and downshifts at a higher RPM to improve fuel efficiency.

The transmission switches to a sporty mode after a kick-down or when the driver uses a sporty driving style characterized by quick accelerator pedal movements, heavy acceleration, frequent changes in speed and traveling at the maximum speed.

If desired, the driver can also select the gears manually (tiptronic mode).

Applies to: vehicles with S tronic transmission

The S tronic is a dual-clutch transmission. Power is transferred using two clutches that work independently from one another. They replace the torque converter used in conventional automatic transmissions and allow the vehicle to accelerate without a noticeable interruption in traction.

Applies to: vehicles with a tiptronic transmission

Power is transferred using a torque converter.

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