Gear recommendation
Fig. 27
Information on the selected
gear / Gear recommendation
Read and observe on page 41 first.
The function of the gear recommendation is to help reduce fuel consumption.
A suitable gear is engaged, if necessary, a recommendation to shift to high or
lower gear is displayed.
Display » Fig. 27
Optimal gear engaged
Recommended gear
Recommended gear
The gear recommendation is intended only for vehicles with a manual trans-
mission or for vehicles with an automatic transmission in manual shift mode
(Tiptronic).
The recommended
1)
gear and the arrow icon
2)
is displayed.
›
- Recommends that you shift to a higher gear.
›
- Recommends that you shift to a lower gear
If for example
is shown in the display with vehicles that have manual gear-
boxes this indicates that it is better to shift from a lower gear to the 4th gear.
If for example
is shown in the display with vehicles that have automatic
gearboxes and are in the manual switching mode (Tiptronic), this indicates
that it is better to shift from the 4th gear to a higher gear.
WARNING
The driver is always responsible for selecting the correct gear in different
driving situations, such as overtaking.
For the sake of the environment
A suitably selected gear has the following advantages.
■
It helps to reduce fuel consumption.
■
It reduces the operating noise.
■
It protects the environment.
■
It benefits the durability and reliability of the engine.
Door, boot or engine compartment warning
Read and observe
on page 41 first.
Vehicles with a MAXI DOT display
If at least one door, the boot or bonnet is open, the display indicates the rele-
vant open door, boot or bonnet vehicle icon.
Vehicles with a segment display
If at least one door or the tailgate is open, the warning light
in the instru-
ment cluster illuminates » page 36.
An acoustic signal will also sound if you drive the vehicle above 6 km/h when a
door is open.
Multifunction display (MFD)
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Memory 44
Information overview
45
Warning at excessive speeds
46
The driving data is displayed on the multifunction display.
1)
With vehicles that have an automatic gearbox and in the manual switching mode (Tiptronic) the current-
ly engaged gear is shown.
2)
For vehicles with segment display the arrow is displayed behind the gear indication.
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