Mercedes-Benz A-Class Operator's Manual page 134

132 Driving and parking
do not switch off the ignition, the ignition is
automatically switched off after one minute.
Deactivating or activating the ECO start/
stop function
Press button 1.
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A display appears in the instrument cluster
when switching the ECO start/stop function
off/on.
% A continuous display appears in the instru‐
ment cluster while the ECO start/stop func‐
tion is deactivated.
ECO display function
The ECO display summarizes the driving charac‐
teristics from the start of the journey to its com‐
pletion and assists you in achieving the most
economical driving style.
You can influence consumption if you:
drive with particular care
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drive the vehicle in drive program E
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observe the gearshift recommendations
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The lettering in the segment lights up brightly,
the outer edge lights up and the segment fills up
in the following situations:
1 Steady speed
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2 Gentle deceleration and rolling
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3 Moderate acceleration
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The lettering in the segment is gray, the outer
edge is dark and the segment empties in the fol‐
lowing situations
1 Fluctuations in speed
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2 Heavy braking
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3 Sporty acceleration
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You have driven economically when:
The three segments fill up completely at the
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same time
The edge around all three segments lights up
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The additional range achieved as a result of your
driving style in comparison to a driver with a
very sporty driving style is shown in the center
of display 4. The range displayed does not indi‐
cate a fixed reduction in consumption.