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The ECO display consists of three sections,
with an inner and outer area. The sections cor-
respond to the following three categories:
:
Acceleration (evaluation of the
acceleration processes):
R
the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: moder-
ate acceleration, especially at
higher speeds
R
the outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: sporty acceler-
ation
;
Coasting (evaluation of all deceler-
ation processes):
R
the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: antici-
patory driving, keeping your dis-
tance and early release of the
accelerator. The vehicle can
coast without use of the brakes.
R
the outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: frequent heavy
braking
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Constant (continuous evaluation
over the entire journey):
R
the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: con-
stant speed and avoidance of
unnecessary acceleration and
deceleration
R
the outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: fluctuations in
speed
The three inner areas display the current driv-
ing style and light up green as a result of a par-
ticularly economical driving style. Depending
on the driving situation, up to two areas may
light up simultaneously.
At the beginning of the journey, the three
outer areas are empty and fill up as a result of
economical driving. A higher level indicates a
more economical driving style. If the three
outer areas are completely filled at the same
time, the driver has adopted the most eco-
nomical driving style for the selected settings
and prevailing conditions. The ECO display
border lights up.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. The additionally achieved
range displayed under Bonus fr. Start
Bonus fr. Start does
not indicate a fixed consumption reduction.
In addition to driving style, the actual con-
sumption is affected by other factors, such as:
R
Load
R
Tire pressure
R
Cold start
R
Choice of route
R
Active electrical consumers
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
An economical driving style specially requires
driving at moderate engine speeds.
Achieving a higher value in the categories
"Acceleration" and "Constant":
R
observe the gearshift recommendations.
R
drive the vehicle in drive program C or E
(vehicles with a DYNAMIC SELECT button).
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on
the highway, only the outer area for "constant"
will change.
The ECO display summarizes the driving style
from the start of the journey to its completion.
Therefore, there are more marked changes in
the outer areas at the start of a journey. On
longer journeys, there are fewer changes. For
more marked changes, perform a manual rest
(Y page 193).
For more information on the ECO display, see
(Y page 192).
Braking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface
in an attempt to increase the engine's brak-
ing effect, the drive wheels could lose their
grip. There is an increased danger of skid-
ding and accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine brak-
ing on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
!
On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting to
a lower gear in good time. This allows you to
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Driving tips
Driving and parking
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