Porsche Panamera 970 owners manual page 197

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Selector-Lever PositionsD – Automatic selection modeThe PDK transmission temporarily changes to the sportiest gear-changing map, i.e. to the highest P – Parking lock Select position D for “normal” driving. The gears possible gear-changing points, if the accelerator are shifted automatically according to the pedal is pressed quickly. The transmission f Engage parking lock only when the vehicle is accelerator position and speed.accordingly shifts down immediately by one or stationary. Depending on the way the vehicle is driven two gears (temporary change-down). If selector-lever position P is flashing in the (economical, comfortable or sporty driving style) The transmission no longer selects 7th gear instrument panel, the parking lock is not and on the resistance (e.g. uphill), the gear-at high driving speeds. engaged. The vehicle can roll away.changing points are shifted towards higher or Shift again from selector-lever position R to P.lower engine-speed ranges.“Sport” and “Sport Plus” Mode f Activate the electric parking brake and then The accelerator position, driving speed, engine engage the parking lock.speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration and “Sport” mode activated: If selector-lever position P is flashing in the the road profile all have an influence on the gear-The PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear- instrument panel, the parking lock is not changing characteristic.changing map and shortens the shifting times. engaged. The vehicle can roll away.Unwanted upshifts, e.g. when entering A sporty driving style is recognized more quickly Shift again from selector-lever position R to P.bends, are prevented by swiftly releasing the and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to The ignition key can be removed only in selector-accelerator pedal.driving performance. lever position P. Depending on lateral acceleration, upshifts on Deceleration downshifts are initiated earlier. bends are not made until the engine-speed limit Downshifts occur for small decelerations, R – Reverse gear is reached. even at higher revs. f Select only if the vehicle is stationary and the When you brake, and depending on the amount of “Sport Plus” mode activated: deceleration, the PDK transmission changes down In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission brake is applied. earlier. changes to a shift program designed for driving For subsequent cornering, the right gear is on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected. N – Neutral (idling) engaged when pressure is applied to the brakes The gear-changing performance is enhanced before the bend. The bend is taken in the right significantly again compared with “Sport” mode. Selector-lever position N must be selected for gear, and when you accelerate out of the bend you f Please see the chapter ““SPORT” AND “SPORT towing or in car washes, for example.do not have to change down.PLUS” MODE” on page 212. f Only select the desired position for driving off With a sporty driving style, downshifts are already (D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the initiated when the brake pedal is touched lightly. brake pedal is pressed.This further enhances a dynamic driving style. Driving and Driving Safety 195

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