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ECO display function
The ECO display shows an evaluation of your driv-
ing style on the driver's display depending on the
situation. This enables you to check the efficiency
of your driving style and adjust it if necessary. The
ECO Display
menu shows ball
2
that will roll for-
wards or backwards on a stylized road in the
direction of travel according to the driving charac-
teristics.
Above and below the road, lines mark the area for
an efficient driving style 3. Ball
2
green if it is rolling within these lines. Outside the
lines, the ball will light up in orange.
The ECO display assesses the following criteria for
an economical driving style:
coasting at the right times
R
consistent speed
R
moderate acceleration
R
The overall assessment of your driving style "from
start" is indicated using stars 1. It starts with
five empty stars, which you can fill one after the
other if you drive efficiently. When all five stars are
filled, a glow will appear in the background.
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You can call up the
the
Classic
menu (
ECO Assist function (vehicles with 48 V on-board
electrical system)
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ECO Assist is active only in drive pro-
grams ; and A.
ECO Assist analyzes data for the vehicle's expec-
ted route. This allows the system to optimally
will light up in
adjust the driving style for the route ahead, save
fuel and recuperate. If the system detects an
event ahead and the vehicle nears the event, ECO
Assist will calculate the optimum speed for maxi-
mum fuel economy and recuperative energy
based on the distance, speed and downhill gradi-
ent.
If the deceleration provided by ECO Assist is not
sufficient, you must also brake with the service
brake. This is especially the case if, for example,
you pull away again in slow-moving traffic and the
distance to the vehicle in front is very short.
ECO Display
function via
page 272).
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1
"Foot off the accelerator" recommendation
2
Route event ahead
If a route event ahead or a vehicle driving in front
is detected which requires an adjustment to your
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