Volkswagen Golf GTI 2016, Owner'S Manual

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If you push the accelerator all the way down, the vehicle will
automatically downshift, depending on vehicle speed and engine
speed (rpm). This feature lets you take advantage of the full
acceleration capacity of the vehicle → .
With kick-down actuated, the transmission will stay in the current
gear longer and not upshift until the engine reaches maximum rpm.
Launch control program
The launch control program lets you take advantage of maximum
acceleration from a standstill.
Switch off Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR). Golf R only: Switch off Anti-
Slip Regulation (ASR) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
→ Braking and parking .
Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal with your left foot.
Make sure your steering wheel is straight and the front wheels are
pointing straight ahead.
Move the selector lever into Sport Drive (S) or the Tiptronic
position. For vehicles with Driving Mode Selection, select the
Sport or Race driving mode → Driving Mode Selection .
With your right foot, depress the accelerator pedal until the engine