the floor selector lever also has an s position. when s is selected, sport mode is activated in the dsg. sport mode still functions as a fully automatic mode, identical in operation to d mode, but upshifts and downshifts are made much higher up the engine rev-range. this aids a more sporty driving manner, by utilising considerably more of the available engine power, and also maximising engine braking. however, this mode does have a detrimental effect on the vehicle fuel consumption, when compared to d mode. this mode may not be ideal to use when wanting to drive in a sedate manner; nor when road conditions are very slippery, due to ice, snow or torrential rain – because loss of tire traction may be experienced (wheel spin during acceleration, and may also result in road wheel locking during downshifts at high engine rpms under closed throttle). on 4motion or quattro-equipped vehicles this may be partially offset by the drivetrain maintaining full-time engagement of the rear differential in s mode, so power distribution under loss of front-wheel traction may be marginally improved.