How to Use the Manual Mode of a Tiptronic Transmission?

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Elrond
07/29/25 11:09pm
The method to use the manual mode of a tiptronic transmission is: simply shift the gear lever to the manual mode, marked as the M position. Moving the lever towards the plus or minus symbols allows for gear shifting to increase or decrease speed. Switching to manual mode does not require pressing the brake or releasing the accelerator. A tiptronic transmission is a gearbox that combines both manual and automatic shifting functions. Other gear positions include: 1. P for Parking; 2. R for Reverse; 3. N for Neutral; 4. D for Drive; 5. S for Sport mode. Both P and N positions can be used to start the vehicle, and the engine can be turned off in any gear position.
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