Which gear to use for long downhill with Tiptronic transmission?
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When going downhill, different gears should be used according to the slope. When the slope is about 15 degrees, use 2nd gear. When the steep slope is greater than 30 degrees, use 3rd gear. When the slope is greater than 45 degrees, use 4th or 5th gear. Tiptronic refers to the combination of manual and automatic transmission in a car, which combines manual shifting and automatic shifting. Manual transmission allows you to freely adjust the gear and RPM, providing a smooth and sporty driving experience, full of driving pleasure. The following is additional information: 1. How Tiptronic transmission works: In structure, the Tiptronic transmission mainly consists of a regular gearbox (same as manual transmission), an electronically controlled clutch, an automatic shifting mechanism, and an electronic control unit. The electronically controlled clutch automatically engages, disengages, or partially engages the clutch as needed. During operation, the transmission ECU controls a stepper motor to move the clutch fork, engaging or disengaging the clutch. The automatic shifting mechanism automatically selects the appropriate gear as needed, usually equipped with two stepper motors, both controlled by the transmission ECU. The gear lever setup is similar to that of a regular automatic transmission, with no clutch pedal. 2. The difference between Tiptronic transmission and hydraulic automatic transmission: This transmission essentially uses an automatic control system to simulate manual shifting. During normal driving, it is no different from a hydraulic automatic transmission, so if stopped on a slope, you must press the brake to prevent rolling. If using manual mode, it feels like driving a manual transmission car, with very direct power delivery, eliminating the need to press the clutch, and allowing gear changes to be skipped rather than shifting sequentially.