Driving Tips; Emission Control - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

The possibility of a serious or even fatal acci-
dent is greatly increased when you drink or
take drugs and drive.
Do not drink or take drugs and drive or allow
anyone to drive who has been drinking or tak-
ing drugs.

Emission control

G WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases leads to poisoning. There
is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces with-
out sufficient ventilation.
Certain engine systems are designed to keep
the level of poisonous components in exhaust
fumes within legal limits.
These systems only work at peak efficiency if
they are serviced exactly in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications. For this
reason, only have work on the engine carried
out by qualified and authorized Mercedes-
Benz technicians.
The engine settings must not be changed
under any circumstances. Furthermore, all
specific service work must be carried out at
regular intervals and in accordance with the
Mercedes-Benz service requirements. Details
can be found in the Maintenance Booklet.
ECO display
Example: 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 prevailing conditions. Your
driving style can significantly influence the
vehicle's consumption.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
Acceleration Acceleration
R
Constant Constant
R
Coasting Coasting
R
The percent value is the average value of the
three bars. The three bars and the mean value
begin at the value of 50%. A higher percent-
age 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.
Apart from driving style, consumption is
dependent on many factors such as, e.g.:
load
R
tire pressure
R
cold start
R
choice of route
R
electrical consumers switched on
R
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
Acceleration Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera-
R
tion processes):
The bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
-
especially at higher speeds
The bar empties: sporty acceleration
-
Constant Constant (assessment of driving behavior
R
at all times):
The bar fills up: constant speed and
-
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
The bar empties: fluctuations in speed
-
Coasting Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
R
processes):
The bar fills up: anticipatory driving,
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keeping your distance and early release

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