Start and driving
Note
Display
Meaning
Gear-change recommenda-
tion
The recommended gear indication turns off
when the clutch pedal is pressed in vehi-
cles with manual gearbox or when the se-
lector lever is removed from the tiptronic
position in vehicles with an automatic gear-
box.
The optimal gear is selected.
Changing to a higher gear is rec-
ommended.
Choosing the ideal gear
Changing to a lower gear is rec-
ommended.
Information regarding the “cleanliness” of
the particulate filter
Steering
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.
Information related to steering the
vehicle
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driver when steering.
Fig. 261 Instrument panel: gear-change indi-
cator (manual gearbox).
Electro-mechanical power steering adapts
electronically to the speed of the car, torque
and turning angle.
WARNING
While driving, and depending on vehicle
equipment, the instrument panel display may
show a recommendation with the gear num-
ber that would be advisable to save fuel.
The gear change indicator is only an auxili-
ary function and in no case should be a
substitute for careful driving.
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.
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The responsibility of choosing the correct
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox, the
gear depending on the situation (e.g. over-
taking, driving up or down a slope or towing
a trailer) lies with the driver.
selector lever must be in the tiptronic position
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No recommendation will appear if the opti-
mal gear is already engaged. The current
gear will be displayed.
For the sake of the environment
Selecting the correct gear can help to save
fuel.
Progressive steering
Depending on the vehicle’s features, it may or
may not incorporate a progressive steering
system.
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