How to Drive a Bora Tiptronic?
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Methods for driving a Bora Tiptronic: 1. When in D (Drive) mode, shift to the right to switch to manual mode. 2. For manual downshifting, there are two methods: first, the transmission will automatically downshift as the speed decreases; second, you can pull downward once to downshift by one gear. 3. Simply shift to D mode to drive. 4. If you want to downshift from 4th gear to 2nd gear, pull downward twice in manual mode. 5. To park in manual mode, switch back to D mode first, then pull upward to N (Neutral) mode. 6. The engine will not stall if not shifted to neutral when parking; the Tiptronic system only stops when the key is removed.
I've been driving a Bora with Tiptronic for several years and here's my experience: After starting, just press the brake, shift to D, and go—it's especially worry-free in traffic jams. To use manual mode, simply push the gear lever to the right; the dashboard will show M1/M2 indicating manual mode. Push the lever up or down to shift gears without needing to press the clutch. On mountain downhill roads, use manual mode to shift to a lower gear and let the engine drag the speed—it's very stable. For red lights longer than 30 seconds, it's best to shift to N and engage the handbrake to protect the transmission. Remember, never rev the engine hard in D to climb curbs—the transmission will protest. The parking procedure is particular: press the brake → shift to N → engage the handbrake → release the foot brake → finally shift to P, so the transmission gears aren't under stress.