Bret Flinn

Hi - trying to figure out what exactly is happening. Most times I drive my Q8 in "Auto" drive mode. What i have noticed when in any mode other than Dynamic (& per page 95 of the manual) pulling the gear selector to the rear - the mode in the instrument cluster changes from D to S yet Auto or Comfort still shows up below the S. It is very evident that when pulling the gear selector to the rear throttle response and shifting is much quicker like the Dynamic mode. My question is (I find it hard to discern); when in a mode other than Dynamic and you pull the gear selector to the rear are you only affecting throttle response and transmission shifting? I cannot discern a notable difference in steering inputs or efforts or suspension firmness when pulling the gear selector to the rear - just throttle response and shifting. Thanks in advance.

gk1

Yes, that's exactly the point of it. Allows you to stay in your desired drive select mode for all other systems but pull back and get the S (Sport) mode throttle response and shifting.