S stands for Sport / Standard In Winter mode the transmission starts off in 2nd gear Shift points are also lowered in Winter mode so less torque goes to the wheel and therefore it is less likely that the car slip in icy conditionS tronic The S tronic dualclutch transmission is a successful technology It combines the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, while adding its own dynamic touch Throughout much of the model lineup, the S tronic is available in four different versions, with six or seven gears Automatic transmission In automatic cars, the gearbox picks the right gear for the car's speed without the driver having to do anything It automatically disconnects the engine from the road wheels while changing gear Automatic cars don't have a clutch pedal or a gear stick But they do have a shifter, which lets you choose between park
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