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Start and driving
Gear-change recommenda-
tion
Choosing the ideal gear
Fig. 261
Instrument panel: gear-change indi-
cat
or (manual gearbo
x).
While driving, and depending on vehicle
equipment, the instrument panel displ
ay may
sho
w a r
ecommendation with the gear num-
ber that would be advisable to save fuel.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the
selector lever must be in the tiptronic position
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page 252.
No recommendation will appear if the opti-
mal gear is already engaged. The current
gear will be displayed.
Display Meaning
The optimal gear is selected.
Changing to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.
Changing to a lower gear is rec-
ommended.
Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulat
e filter
The exhaust system manager detects that
the particulate filter is nearly saturated and
contributes to self-cleaning by recommend-
ing the optimal gear. For this reason, it might
be necessary to drive for a short time at a
high rpm.
WARNING
The gear change indicator is only an auxili-
ary function and in no case should be a
substitut
e for careful driving.
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The responsibility of choosing the correct
gear depending on the situation (e.g. over-
taking, driving up or down a slope or towing
a trailer) lies with the driver.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.
Note
The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clutch pedal is pressed in v
ehi-
cles with manual gearbox or when the se-
lector lever is removed from the tiptronic
position in vehicles with an automatic gear-
box.
Steering
Information rel
ated to steering the
vehicle
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driv
er when st
eering.
El
ectro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and turning angle.
If the power steering should fail at any time or
the engine is switched off (for instance when
being towed), the car can still be steered, as
long as the key remains in the ignition. How-
ever, more effort than normal will be required
to turn the steering wheel.
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.
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