m/k/a995MK Vehicles with DSG dual clutch gearbox: the selector lever must be in the
Tiptronic position ⇒ Changing gear using Tiptronic.
No recommended gear is indicated if the most suitable gear is already selected. The currently
selected gear is displayed.
Information on cleaning the particulate filter
The engine management system recognises when the particulate filter is becoming saturated and
supports regeneration of the particulate filter by recommending the most suitable gear when driving.
Compared with normal driving, this may mean driving with an increased engine speed ⇒ Particulate
filter.
Driving in the correct gear can help to 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 a DSG dual clutch
gearbox.
Driving economically
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
The fuel consumption, pollution and
wear of the engine, brakes and tyres
are reduced by an appropriate driving
style. A few tips are provided below
which will help you protect the
environment and also save money.
Fig. 116 Fuel consumption in litres per 100 km at two different outside temperatures.
Think ahead when driving
The fuel consumption will increase if you do not adopt a steady driving style. Keeping a close eye
on the traffic can help to avoid frequent acceleration and braking. Keeping a sufficient distance from
the vehicle in front will help you anticipate the driving situation.
Use the cruise control system where possible ⇒ Cruise control system (CCSyf.
With a gear engaged, allow the vehicle to come to a halt by itself to make use of the engine braking
effect, e.g. when approaching traffic lights.
Using freewheeling
m/k/a995MKVehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox: When the selector lever is in
position D/S and neither the accelerator nor the brake pedal is depressed, the vehicle will roll
(coastyf Z L W K S U D F W L F D O O \ Q R H Q H U J \ E H L Q J F R Q V X P H G .
With the engine-off coasting function, the engine is not just disengaged, but is also switched off.
Driving with DSG dual clutch gearbox ⇒ Driving with DSG dual clutch gearbox.
Change gears in an energy-saving way
Shifting up early at an engine speed of 2,000 rpm will save energy. Do not drive gears to the limit
and avoid high revs.
The gear-change indicator is only designed to assist the driver and cannot replace the
driver's own judgement.
•The driver has full responsibility for selecting the correct gear in all situations (e.g.
when overtaking, driving up and down hills ⇒ Trailer towingand when towing a traileryf .
CAUTION
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First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings⇒
Introduction
Warning and indicator lamps in the instrument cluster
Warning and indicator lamps light up
Fault in engine management system. The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.Risk of engine overheating. The engine speed will be automatically
restricted. The engine speed is shown on the instrument cluster display. The engine speed control
is lifted when the engine is no longer in a critical temperature range and the foot is taken off the
accelerator. and Engine speed limitation is initiated due to a fault in the engine
management system. Make sure that you do not exceed the displayed engine speed. The engine
should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.Exhaust system fault. Have
the engine checked by a qualified workshop.Particulate filter has become saturated with
soot. Drive in fourth gear (manual gearboxyf R U L Q V H O H F W R U O H Y H U S R V L W L R Q D (DSG dual clutch
gearboxyf D W D V S H H G R I D W O H D V W N P K P S K \f for approximately 15 minutes. Observe the valid
speed limits. Go to the nearest qualified workshop if the indicator lamp still does not go out.
m/k/a997MKVehicles with diesel engine
Indicator lamps flash.
Fault in engine management system. The engine should be checked by a qualified workshop
as soon as possible.Engine management system has detected misfiring, which damages the
catalytic converter. Reduce speed immediately and drive carefully to the nearest qualified
workshop. Have the engine checked.
Unauthorised vehicle keys
If a non-authorised vehicle key has been inserted in the ignition lock it can be removed as follows:
•m/k/a995MKVehicles with a DSG dual clutch gearbox: press the lock button in the
selector lever and release. Pull the vehicle key out of the ignition lock.
•m/k/a995MKVehicles with a manual gearbox: remove the vehicle key from the ignition
lock.
Emergency start function
Use the emergency start function if no valid vehicle key is detected in the vehicle interior. A
corresponding display will appear in the instrument cluster. This could be the case, for example, if
the button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged:
•Depress and hold the brake pedal.
•Hold the vehicle key to the right of the steering column trim directly after pressing the starter
button ⇒ Fig. 120.
•The ignition is switched on automatically, and in some cases the engine is started.
Emergency deactivation
If the engine cannot be switched off by pressing the starter button briefly, an emergency switch-off
procedure is required:
•Press the starter button twice within a few seconds or press and hold once.
•The engine switches off automatically ⇒.
Immobiliser malfunction
A message will be displayed in the instrument cluster if an unauthorised vehicle key is used or there
is a fault in the system. The engine cannot be started. Use an authorised vehicle key or seek expert
assistance.
Start/stop system
Fig. 121 In the lower part of the centre console: button for the start/stop system.
The start/stop system automatically switches the engine off when the vehicle is coming to a stop
and when stationary. When required, the engine restarts automatically.
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Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,1201,160
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg1,050 - 1,1401,050 - 1,150
Maximum trailer weight, braked,
gradients up to 12 ybkg2,0002,100 - 2,200
Maximum trailer weight, braked,
gradients up to 8ybkg2,100 - 2,2002,100 - 2,200
Maximum trailer weight,
unbrakedkg750750
Maximum permitted gross
combination weightkg4,120 - 4,2304,260 - 4,765
2.0 l, 4-cylinder TSI (162 kWyf
Power output162 kW at 4,500 – 6,200 rpm
Engine codeCHHB
Maximum torque350 Nm at 1,500 - 4,400 rpm
GearboxDSG74MOTION
Maximum speedkm/h225
Kerb weightkg1,669
Gross vehicle weight ratingkg2,190 - 2,260
Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,160
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg1,080 - 1,150
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 12 ybkg2,100 - 2,500
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 8ybkg–
Maximum trailer weight, unbrakedkg750
Maximum permitted gross combination weightkg4,430 - 4,780
Diesel engines
1.6 l, 4 Cylinder TDI (85 kWyf
Power output85 kW at 2,900 – 4,000 rpm with diesel
particulate filter
Engine codeDGDB
Maximum torque280 Nm at 1,700 - 2,900 rpm
GearboxMG6
Maximum speedkm/h185
Kerb weightkg1,570
Gross vehicle weight ratingkg2,020 - 2,180
Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,110
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg970 - 1,130
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 12 ybkg1,800
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 8ybkg2,000
Maximum trailer weight, unbrakedkg750
Maximum permitted gross combination weightkg3,855 - 3,980
2.0 l, 4-cylinder TDI (85 kWyf
Power output85 kW at 2,750 – 4,500 rpm with diesel
particulate filter
Engine codeDFGC
Maximum torque320 Nm at 1,700 - 2,500 rpm
GearboxMG6
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Maximum speedkm/h185
Kerb weightkg1,574
Gross vehicle weight ratingkg2,030 - 2,190
Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,110
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg970 - 1,130
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 12 ybkg1,800
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 8ybkg2,000
Maximum trailer weight, unbrakedkg750
Maximum permitted gross combination weightkg3,865 - 3,990
2.0 l, 4-cylinder TDI (110 kWyf
Power output110 kW at 3,500 – 4,000 rpm with diesel particulate
filter
Engine codeDFGA
Maximum torque340 Nm at 1,750 - 3,000 rpm
GearboxMG6MG6
4MOTIONDSG7DSG7
4MOTION
Maximum speedkm/h204201202200
Kerb weightkg1,5741,665 -
1,6851,6151,700
Gross vehicle weight ratingkg2,040 -
2,200
2,180 -
2,310
2,070 -
2,230
2,220 -
2,330
Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,1201,150 -
1,1701,1501,190
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg970 -
1,130
1,080 -
1,190
970 -
1,130
1,080 -
1,190
Maximum trailer weight, braked,
gradients up to 12 ybkg2,0002,000 -
2,5002,0002,200 -
2,500
Maximum trailer weight, braked,
gradients up to 8ybkg2,100 -
2,200
2,100 -
2,200
2,100 -
2,200–
Maximum trailer weight, unbrakedkg750750750750
Maximum permitted gross combination
weightkg4,080 -
4,210
4,180 -
4,810
4,150 -
4,230
4,420 -
4,830
2.0 l, 4-cylinder TDI (140 kWyf
Power output140 kW at 3,500 – 4,000 rpm with diesel
particulate filter
Engine code (ECyfDFHA
Maximum torque400 Nm at 1,900 - 3,300 rpm
GearboxDSG7 4MOTION
Maximum speedkm/h212
Kerb weightkg1,735
Gross vehicle weight ratingkg2,230 - 2,340
Gross axle weight rating, frontkg1,200
Gross axle weight rating, rearkg1,120 - 1,190
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 12 ybkg2,200 - 2,500
Maximum trailer weight, braked, gradients up
to 8ybkg–
Maximum trailer weight, unbrakedkg750
Maximum permitted gross combination weightkg4,460 - 4,825
2.0 l, 4 Cylinder TDI (176 kWyf
Power output176 kW at 4,000 rpm with diesel particulate filter
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