Automated mode
After starting the vehicle, select position A for enter automated mode.
AUTO and the gear engaged appear
in the instrument panel screen.
The gearbox is then operating in auto-active mode, without any action on the part of the driver. It continuously selects the most suitable gear, depending on the:
- style of driving,
- profile of the road.
For optimum acceleration, for example when overtaking another vehicle, press the accelerator pedal firmly past the point of resistance.
See also:
Automatic adjustment of xenon headlamps
In order to avoid causing a nuisance to other road users, this system corrects
the height of the xenon headlamp beams automatically and when stationary, in relation
to the load in the vehicle.
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"Porsche tiptronic system" automatic gearbox
Four or six speed automatic gearbox which offers a choice between the comfort
of fully automatic operation, enhanced by sport and snow programmes, or manual gear
changing.
Two driving modes are p ...
Display in the instrument panel
Gear lever positions
N. Neutral
R. Reverse
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Gears in manual mode
AUTO. This comes on when the automatic mode is selected. It switches off on changing
to manual mode.
S. Sport ...