Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display: gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe instrument cluster display may, depending on the vehicle's equipment level, indicate which gear should be selected to reduce fuel consumption while the vehicle is in motion.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox the selector lever must also be in the Tiptronic position .
Key for :
No recommended gear is indicated if the most suitable gear is already selected. The currently selected gear is displayed.
Information on cleaning the diesel particulate filter
The exhaust management system detects when a diesel particulate filter is filling up and aids the filter's self-cleaning process by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. This may mean driving with increased engine speed in exceptional cases .
CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is only designed to assist the driver and cannot replace the driver's own judgement.Driving in the correct gear can reduce fuel consumption.
Gear-change indicator display goes out when the clutch is depressed in vehicles with a manual gearbox or when Tiptronic position is deselected in vehicles with an automatic gearbox.
Connection diagram - activated charcoal filter
Note
Fuel tank leak detection takes advantage of the fact that a
vacuum develops naturally in the fuel system as the fuel in the
tank cools. The variables temperature and pressure are necessary
for fuel tank leak detection. The temperature senso ...
Removing and installing Tiptronic switch in steering wheel -E439-/-E438-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left sid ...
Cavity sealing, rear body
Cavity sealing, wheel housing and underbody at rear, 4-Motion
vehicles
Illustration shows left side. The right side is the mirror image.
Note
The indicated areas have been treated with cavity sealant and must
be resealed following repairs.
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