First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
In some vehicles, the instrument cluster will show which gear should be selected while the vehicle is in motion to reduce fuel consumption.
| Display | Meaning |
|---|---|
|
The current gear is optimal. |
|
A higher gear is recommended. |
|
A lower gear is recommended. |
In vehicles with a manual gearbox the recommended gear will be indicated in the form of a number and a recommendation to shift up or down into the gear shown will be displayed in the form of an arrow.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox if the selector lever is in the tiptronic position, the current gear will be indicated in the form of a number and a recommendation to shift up or down a gear will be displayed in the form of an arrow .
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 gearboxCAN Bus Wires, Repairing
Unshielded two-strand wiring -1-
and -2- with a cross section of
0.35 mm2 or 0.5 mm2
can be used as CAN bus wiring.
The color coding of CAN bus wires can be found in the
following table:
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Flat Connector Systems
Note
If necessary, housing securing mechanisms (secondary locks)
must be released or removed using specified tool before
releasing the contacts. Refer to
→ Chapter „Secondary Lock“.
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Contaminants Removed from Refrigerant Circuit
The reservoir/receiver/dryer or dryer bag/cartridge should
not be replaced under the following conditions.
After an accident when there is no damage on the
reservoir/receiver/dryer.
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