Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display: gear-change indicator
The 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
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.
Removing and installing rear window regulator switch in door -E52-/-E54-
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way (mirror image of left side).
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Remove rear door trim
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Removing and installing amplitude modulation (AM) frequency filter -R177-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
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Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remov ...
Checking radial clearance of conrods
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Plastigage
Procedure
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Remove conrod bearing cap.
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Clean bearing cap and bearing journal.
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