How to Use the M Gear in Audi?

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StCecilia
07/30/25 12:18am
Audi M gear usage method: Push the D gear to the right to switch to M gear. After switching to M gear, it operates like a manual transmission car. For high-speed shifting to higher gears, manual operation is required, while downshifting does not require manual operation as the onboard computer will automatically downshift based on the car's speed. The M gear is a manual gear and is only available in semi-automatic transmissions. Uses of M gear: 1. Overtaking: When the car is in D gear, even if you press the accelerator hard, the speed will not increase rapidly, and you can only upshift sequentially to overtake. If the gear is in M gear, pressing the accelerator will quickly increase the vehicle's speed, making overtaking faster. 2. Downhill: When the car is going downhill and kept in D gear, the speed will increase continuously, weakening the car's controllability, and you can only rely on braking to enhance control. If in manual mode, you can place the gear in a low-speed gear to use engine braking to reduce speed, and switch back to automatic mode when about to descend. Audi is a German luxury car brand, with its logo featuring four interlocking rings. It is now a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany, and has branches in many countries including China.
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