Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 173

Driving tips
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Constant
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Additional range achieved
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Range ? is shown under
and represents the additional range achieved
since the beginning of the journey as a result of
an adapted driving style.
If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve
range, the Reserve fuel level Reserve fuel level
shown in the multifunction display instead of
range ?. In addition, the 8 warning lamp in
the instrument cluster lights up (
The ECO display consists of three sections, with
an inner and outer area. The sections corre-
spond to the following three categories:
: Acceleration (evaluation of the
acceleration processes):
the outer area fills up and the inner
R
area lights up green: moderate
acceleration, especially at higher
speeds
the outer area empties and the
R
inner area is grey: sporty acceler-
ation
; Coasting (evaluation of all decelera-
tion processes):
the outer area fills up and the inner
R
area lights up green: anticipatory
driving, keeping your distance and
early release of the accelerator.
The vehicle can coast without use
of the brakes.
the outer area empties and the
R
inner area is grey: frequent heavy
braking
= Constant (continuous evaluation
over the entire journey):
the outer area fills up and the inner
R
area lights up green: constant
speed and avoidance of unneces-
sary acceleration and deceleration
the outer area empties and the
R
inner area is grey: fluctuations in
speed
The three inner areas display the current driving
style and light up green as a result of a particu-
larly economical driving style. Depending on the
driving situation, up to two areas may light up
simultaneously.
Bonus from start Bonus from start
message is
page 272).
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At the beginning of the journey, the three outer
areas are empty and fill up as a result of eco-
nomical 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 economical driving style
for the selected settings and prevailing condi-
tions. The ECO display border lights up.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual fuel
consumption. The additionally achieved range
displayed under Bonus from start Bonus from start
indicate a fixed consumption reduction.
In addition to driving style, the actual consump-
tion is affected by other factors, such as:
load
R
tyre pressure
R
cold start
R
choice of route
R
the use of electrical consumers
R
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
An economical driving style involves driving at a
moderate engine speed.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
"Acceleration" and "Constant":
observe the gearshift recommendation.
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drive the vehicle in drive program C or E
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(vehicles with DYNAMIC SELECT button).
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on the
motorway, only the outer area for "Constant"
will change.
The ECO display summarises 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. During
a prolonged driving time, these changes are
smaller. For more marked changes, perform a
manual reset ( page 222).
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Further information on the ECO display
( page 221).
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Braking
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
effect, the drive wheels could lose their grip.
does not