Driving
means that you are already in the most eco-
nomical gear
.
V
ehicl
es with a manual gearbox
The following display symbols ››› Fig. 247
mean:
●
Changing to a higher gear: the sugges-
ted gear appears to the right of the current
gear when a higher gear is recommended.
●
Changing to a lower gear: the sugges-
ted gear appears to the left of the current
gear when a lower gear is recommended.
The gear recommendation may occasionally
skip a gear (2nd and 4th).
Vehicles with an automatic gearbox*
The display is only visible in tiptronic mode
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The following display symbols mean:
●
Shifting up a gear
●
Shifting down a gear
CAUTION
The gear-change indicator is intended to
help save fuel, but it is not intended t
o rec-
ommend the right gear for all driving situa-
tions. In certain situations, only the driver
can choose the correct gear (for instance
when overtaking, driving up a steep gradi-
ent or towing a trailer).
Note
The display disappears from the instrument
panel when you press the clutch pedal.
Address
Introduction to the sub
ject
Electro-mechanical power steering assists
the driver when steering.
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.
However, more effort than normal will be re-
quired to turn the steering wheel.
Driver lamps and indications
It lights up red
Faulty steering! Parking the vehicle
If the warning lamp r
emains on and the driver indica-
tion appears, the power steering could be faulty.
Do not keep driving. Seek specialist assistance.
It lights up yellow
Address: System fault! You can keep
driving
If the warning lamp comes on, the st
eering could re-
act with more difficultly or more sensitivity than nor-
mal. In addition, when driving in a straight line the
steering wheel may be off-centre.
Drive slowly to a specialised workshop and have the
fault repaired.
Steering lock: fault! Go to an Offi-
cial Service
The electronic st
eering lock is malfunctioning.
Take the vehicle to a specialised workshop as soon
as possible and have the fault repaired.
The control lamp should light up for a few
seconds when the ignition is s
wit
ched on. It
shoul
d go out once the engine is started.
WARNING
If the warning lamps and the corresponding
messages are ignored when they light up
,
the vehicle may stall in traffic and cause
accidents and severe injuries.
●
Never ignore the warning lamps or mes-
sages.
●
Stop the vehicle at the next opportunity
and in a safe place.
WARNING
Take it immediately to a specialised work-
shop and have the fault r
epaired: risk of ac-
cident!
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