Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual: Gear-change indicator
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 |
|---|---|
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Current gear is optimal. |
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A higher gear is recommended. |
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A lower gear is recommended. |
Information on cleaning the diesel particulate filter
The exhaust system management recognises a diesel particulate filter which is filling up and aids the self-cleaning process of the diesel particulate filter by recommending the most suitable gear when driving. This may mean driving with increased engine speed in exceptional cases .
CAUTION
- The driver has full responsibility for selecting the correct gear in all situations (e.g. when overtaking, driving up and down hills and when towing a trailer).
Driving in the correct gear can reduce fuel consumption.
The display on the gear-change indicator will disappear when the clutch pedal is depressed.
Fault in the function of the automatic gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Emergency programme
There is a fault in the system if all the displays on the instrument cluster
for the selector lever ...
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Volkswagen Touran Owners Manual. Manual gearbox: selecting a gear
Fig. 131 Gear shift pattern of a 6-speed
manual gearbox
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The positions of the individual driving gears are shown
on the gearshift lever .
Fully depress and hold the clutch pedal.
Move the gearshift lever t ...