Madturtle

1st snow fell the other day and it was a good dump, 15+ cm.

First time in the snow with the A3 and I was surprised that there is no obvious way to start in 2nd gear to stop wheel spin. I have new Michelin snow tires. Also couldn't find any way to turn traction control on or off. (I was in a storm and didn't pull out the manual to try and read it.)

Am I missing something obvious?

Oddy

You can turn traction control off via. a button on the centre console. You have to hold it down until the dash display gives you the "warning" that it's off.

Madturtle

Thanks for that. Found the ESP button and read how to use it.

Now if I could only figure out how to do a second gear start.

Oddy

Have you tried putting it in automatic? The shift up is so early in the revs, it may accomplish what you're looking for.

Greddy87

It might be that your giving too much gas.. Try to launch off slowly in 1st around 2000-2500 RPMs. then shift into 2nd & you might be able to shift in 3000RPM mark in 2nd