"S" and "W" Switches

Oct 19th, 2005, 20:42

Hi all, What are those for?

Thanks!

bigandquick · Oct 19th, 2005, 20:56

I guess you're referring to the auto gearbox? If so, they represent 'Sport' and 'Winter' modes.
The sport mode will hold the gearchange longer and kickdown sooner than in normal driving mode.
The winter mode will start off in a higher gear to prevent wheel slip in icy conditions.

Simon P · Oct 21st, 2005, 15:28

I have them on mine (1998, 2.0T CD), and as mentioned they refer to "S"port and "W"inter. Sport mode will rev higher, and change later, and give a more aggressive kick-down when you hit the throttle hard. In Winter mode the gearbox will change earlier, minimising sharp torque increases to the wheels which would otherwise cause wheel spin - it will also pull away from standstill in 2nd gear, rather than 1st.

HOWEVER, in my car, I refer to them as Standard and W*nk :)

Oct 19th, 2005, 20:42	#1
Silver2000s40 Guest Location:	"S" and "W" Switches Hi all, What are those for? Thanks!

Oct 19th, 2005, 20:56	#2
bigandquick Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2024 12:36 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cambridge	RE: "S" and "W" Switches I guess you're referring to the auto gearbox? If so, they represent 'Sport' and 'Winter' modes. The sport mode will hold the gearchange longer and kickdown sooner than in normal driving mode. The winter mode will start off in a higher gear to prevent wheel slip in icy conditions. __________________ Tim '16 XC60 SE Lux Nav

Oct 21st, 2005, 15:28	#3
Simon P Junior Member Last Online: Jul 2nd, 2014 17:52 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Exeter	RE: "S" and "W" Switches I have them on mine (1998, 2.0T CD), and as mentioned they refer to "S"port and "W"inter. Sport mode will rev higher, and change later, and give a more aggressive kick-down when you hit the throttle hard. In Winter mode the gearbox will change earlier, minimising sharp torque increases to the wheels which would otherwise cause wheel spin - it will also pull away from standstill in 2nd gear, rather than 1st. HOWEVER, in my car, I refer to them as Standard and W*nk :)

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