hi everyone , my first post so be gentle with me !!! does anyone know if the dash can be made to display what gear you are in when in auto ?? i know it displays when in command shift but i have noticed that left on its own it will not change up to 6th utill you get above 60 mph, TO DARE IS TO DO

Now on mt 3rd FL2 Auto and it is normal for change up at about 60mph if you drive briskly through gears.
Also fuel consumption is better in 5th at 45-55mph than in 6th. Around 1700-2000rpm IMHO is most eccomomical. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

It doesn't show the gear in the dash if on auto. It's normal for it to not reach 6th until a certain speed. Once used to it you should be able to feel what gear you are in.

Auto boxes are set up to prevent the engine from labouring. Mine never changes from 5th to 6th until 60 mph, or just over. As already stated, you can feel what gear you're in, once you've got used to it. I never use 'manual mode', unless I'm in the snow. I've never noticed it to be any more fuel efficient. My auto returns 32 mpg on average and 40 on a run. Just leave it in 'D' and enjoy the ride  Gone - TD4 XS Auto, Sumatra Black, Mud flaps and side strips, clear indicators, private plate, privacy glass

thanks guys , i will just leave in d and enjoy !!!! TO DARE IS TO DO

R1JIM wrote:

thanks guys , i will just leave in d and enjoy !!!!

hi richard , not to many of us in this part of the world !!! TO DARE IS TO DO