Special Functions

Special Functions

Sport button

The Sport function is activated by pressing the Sport button in the center console.







Effects:
- Pressing the Sport button or performing a kickdown initiates an immediate downshift, depending on the engine speed. The shift points of the Tiptronic S are changed towards a higher rpm range.
- Coasting mode is limited to approx. 45 mph/70 km/h (otherwise 97 mph/156 km/h).
- The recuperation torque of the E-machine is increased during coasting mode.
The vehicle handling is similar to the handling in combustion engine mode.
- The combustion engine operates with an unlimited full-throttle characteristic (full throttle is usually limited).
- A steeper pedal map is used.
- The E-boost is activated from an accelerator pedal position of 80% (max. 10 s).
- The "Sport" display lights up in the instrument cluster.

E-Power button







Pressing the E-Power button in the centre console increases the availability of electric driving mode. This mode was designed primarily for emission-free operation in residential areas and covered car parks. A flatter characteristic line is used for the accelerator pedal to allow better vehicle control. The combustion engine starts later and more power is recuperated when the engine is operating.

The combustion motor is no longer operated in the best operating range due to the change in operating behaviour. Consequently, fuel consumption increases if E-Power mode is used frequently.

When the button is activated, a light-emitting diode in the button lights up and "E Power" appears in blue in the instrument cluster.

Conditions for activating E-Power mode include:
- sufficiently high battery charge state
- vehicle speed < 34 mph (55 km/h)
- battery temperature between 59° F. (15° C.) and 104° F. (40° C.)
- no heating request from the air-conditioning

E-Power mode is interrupted and then reactivated if:
- the charge state falls below the minimum level
- power requirements are too high

E-Power mode is deactivated:
- when the maximum driving speed is exceeded (purely electric driving)
- when Sport mode is activated or
- if the E-Power button is pressed again