Brakes; Driving Tips; Important Safety Notes; Downhill Gradient - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Acceleration (evaluation of all
acceleration)
The bar fills up:
Moderate
acceleration,
especially at high
speeds
Constant (evaluation of driving style at
any time)
The bar fills up:
Constant speed and
avoidance of
unnecessary
acceleration and
deceleration
Coasting (evaluation of total
deceleration)
The bar fills up:
Drive with care and
remove your foot
from the accelerator
pedal in good time:
the vehicle can
coast without
braking
i An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
Achieving a higher value in the categories
"Acceleration" and "Constant":
observe the gearshift recommendations.
R
drive in drive program E.
R
i On longer journeys, e.g. on highways, the
only the bar in the "Constant" category
changes.
i The ECO display calculates the driving
style from the start of the journey to the
end. For this reason, the bars change
The bar empties:
Sporty acceleration
The bar empties:
Speed variations
The bar empties:
Frequent braking
dynamically at the beginning of the journey.
On longer journeys, there are fewer
changes. For more dynamic changes, carry
out a manual reset.
Further information on the ECO display
( Y page 217).
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.
There is an increased danger of skidding and
accidents.
Do not shift down for additional engine
braking on a slippery road surface.
Downhill gradients
! On long and steep gradients, you must
reduce the load on the brakes by shifting
early to a lower gear. This allows you to take
advantage of the engine braking effect and
helps avoid overheating and excessive
wear of the brakes.
When you take advantage of the engine
braking effect, a drive wheel may not turn
for some time, e.g. on a slippery road
surface. This could cause damage to the
drive train. This type of damage is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz warranty.
Heavy and light loads
G
WARNING
If you rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving, the braking system can overheat. This
increases the stopping distance and can even
cause the braking system to fail. There is a
risk of an accident.
Never use the brake pedal as a footrest. Never
depress the brake pedal and the accelerator
pedal at the same time.

Driving tips

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