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.
Identification of Denso heater and air conditioning unit
Note
Pay attention to correct assignment when replacing
components. The combination of different makes of component is
not permitted
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue.
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Battery with »enhanced« colour indicator
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
Caution
No stickers may be removed and do not replenish with
distilled water. Only perform a visual check. Refer to
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Removing and installing door opener illumination bulb -L108-/-L109-
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).
Removing
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