Driving Tips - SMART forfour Owner's Manual

These factors are not included in the eco
score display.
Vehicles with a monochrome display
The percentage count in eco score dis-
play : only appears after a distance of
approx. 400 m has been covered. A higher
percentage count indicates a more econom-
ical driving style. If the ignition remains
switched off for longer than 4 hours, eco
score display : in the on-board computer
will be automatically reset.
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An economical driving style involves
driving with a moderate engine speed.
To achieve a higher value:
observe the gearshift recommendation
R
accelerate moderately, especially at
R
higher speeds
drive carefully and keep your distance
R
from the vehicle in front
release the accelerator pedal in good
R
time
allow the vehicle to coast without the
R
use of the brakes and engage neutral if
necessary
drive at a constant speed and avoid
R
unnecessary acceleration and decel-
eration
drive the vehicle in drive program E
R
(vehicles with automatic transmis-
sion).
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The eco score calculation takes into
account your driving characteristics
from the start of the journey to its com-
pletion. Therefore, there are dynamic
changes in the percentage count at the
start of a journey. During a prolonged
driving time, these changes are smaller.
For dynamic changes, perform a manual
Y
reset ( page 161).
When the fuel level reaches the reserve
range, the remaining fuel storage is shown
in the multifunction display instead of the
percentage value.
For further information on the eco score
Y
display, see ( page 161).
Vehicles with a colour display
Vehicles with manual transmission
Vehicles with automatic transmission
The percentage count in the eco score dis-
play only appears after a distance of
approx. 400 m has been covered. A higher
percentage count indicates a more econom-
ical driving style. If the ignition remains
switched off for longer than 4 hours, the eco
score display in the on-board computer
will be automatically reset.

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