
Fig. 140 In the instrument cluster display: gear-change indicator
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings 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 :
Currently selected gear.
Recommended gear. 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.
Fault in the function of the automatic gearboxRemoving and installing striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Socket -3410-
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