Mercedes-Benz GLK 300 4MATIC 2012 Owner's Manual page 169

Driving tips
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with limitations, or not at all. This could affect,
for example, the power steering and the brake
boosting effect. You will require considerably
more effort to steer and brake. There is a risk
of an accident.
Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and existing conditions. Con-
sumption can be significantly influenced by
your driving style.
Example: ECO display
The ECO display consists of three bars:
acceleration
R
smooth driving
R
coasting
R
The percentage count is the mean value of the
three bar values. The three bars and the mean
value begin at the value of 50%. A higher per-
centage count indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption figure in l/100 km.
In addition to driving style, the consumption
is affected by many 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.
The evaluation of your driving style takes the
following three categories into consideration:
Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera-
tion processes)
The bar fills up:
Moderate accelera-
tion, especially at
higher speeds
Smooth driving (assessment of driving
behaviour at all times)
The bar fills up:
Constant speed and
avoidance of unnec-
essary acceleration
and deceleration
Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes)
The bar fills up:
Anticipatory driving,
keeping your dis-
tance and early
release of the accel-
erator: the vehicle
can coast without
use of the brakes
i
An economical driving style involves driv-
ing with a moderate engine speed.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
"acceleration" and "smooth driving":
observe the gearshift recommendation.
R
drive the vehicle in drive program E (vehi-
R
cles with automatic transmission).
i
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g.
on the motorway, only the bar for "smooth
driving" will change.
The bar empties:
Sporty acceleration
The bar empties:
Fluctuations in
speed
The bar empties:
Frequent braking