under "normal", progressive and linear acceleration and deceleration, the dsg shifts in a sequential manner; i.e., under acceleration: 1st → 2nd → 3rd → 4th → 5th → 6th, and the same sequence reversed for deceleration. however, the dsg can also skip the normal sequential method, by missing gears, and shift two or more gears. this is most apparent if the car is being driven at sedate speeds in one of the higher gears with a light throttle opening, and the accelerator pedal is then pressed down, engaging the "kick-down" function. during kick-down, the dsg will skip gears, shifting directly to the most appropriate gear depending on speed and throttle opening. this kick-down may be engaged by any increased accelerator pedal opening, and is completely independent of the additional resistance to be found when the pedal is pressed fully to the floor, which will activate a similar kick-down function when in manual operation mode. the seven-speed unit in the 2007 audi variants will not automatically shift to 6th gear; rather, it stays at 5th to keep power available at a high rpm while cruising.