Mercedes-Benz EQS 2021 Owner's Manual page 200

speed for minimal energy consumption and max‐
imum recuperative energy based on the dis‐
tance, speed and downhill gradient. The driving
style is adjusted for the event ahead if the driver
does not press the accelerator pedal or the "foot
off the accelerator" symbol ý is displayed.
1 "Foot off the accelerator" recommendation
2 Route event ahead
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Only "foot off the accelerator" recommenda‐
tion ý will be shown on the head-up dis‐
play and on the driver's display in the other
menus.
If a route event that can be dealt with more effi‐
ciently by adjusting your driving style is detected
ahead, corresponding symbol
symbol will be displayed in grey.
When the driver removes their foot from the
accelerator, the ý symbol will turn green.
The display will disappear as soon as ECO Assist
cannot identify any further recommendations
from the route ahead.
The following route events can be detected by
ECO Assist, depending on the vehicle equip‐
ment:
3
Roundabout
4 S-bend
5 Sharp bend
2 and the ý
6 T-junction
7 Downhill gradient
8 Vehicle in front
9 Speed limit
To enable ECO Assist to react to a speed limit or
to future route events, the speed adaptation
functions of Active Distance Assist must be
active (
/
System limits
If the calculated route is adhered to when route
guidance is active, ECO Assist will operate with
greater accuracy. The basic function is also
available without active route guidance. Not all
information and traffic situations can be fore‐
seen. The quality depends on the map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsi‐
ble for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle
in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time.
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