Operation

Operation







The new 8-speed Tiptronic S is operated primarily using the selector lever in the center console or the 2 shift buttons on the steering wheel. The elevated center console and the driver's seat position ensure that there is only a short distance between the steering wheel and selector lever, creating a sporty driving feeling. In manual mode, the gear recommendation in the instrument cluster helps to ensure optimal fuel economy.







The selected driving mode and gear appear on the digital display of the tachometer. The shift buttons on the steering wheel are mounted in an ergonomic position to guarantee fast and reliable gearshifts. When one of the two sliding buttons is pressed forwards, the Tiptronic S shifts up a gear, and when a button is pressed towards the driver from the back of the steering wheel, the Tiptronic S shifts down a gear. An optional 3-spoke sports steering wheel is available for all Cayenne models equipped with the new 8-speed Tiptronic S with shift paddles. The two high-quality light alloy shifting elements are positioned behind the 3 and 9 o'clock spokes on the steering wheel. The paddles are pulled towards the driver to shift gear - the paddle on the right shifts up a gear and the paddle on the left shifts down a gear. If the sliding switches or shift paddles are pressed in or pulled and remain in their respective position, the gears shift up or down in sequence until the highest or lowest possible gear is reached.

The gears can also be selected using the selector lever in the manual gate.