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.
Notes for vehicles with start-stop system
Observe the safety precautions for vehicles with a
start-stop system
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If a start-stop system is installed, the following abort
conditions will deactivate the start-stop function:
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Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb -M30-/-M32- (dual halogen
headlights)
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
Removing
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Removing and installing windscreen
Note
The removal of a bonded window is described using the
Removal kit for flush bonded windows -V.A.G 1474 A-.
Alternatively, you can also use the cutting tool for bonded
windows -VAS 6452-.
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