Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 181

is a risk of fatal injury. Therefore never leave
the engine running in enclosed spaces
without 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. All work
on the engine must be carried out only 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 gives you information on how
economical your driving style is. The ECO
display assists you in achieving the optimum
driving style in terms of consumption, taking
the actual and selected conditions into
consideration. 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
percentage indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption and a fixed percentage
count in the ECO display does not indicate a
fixed consumption figure.
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 taken into
consideration by the ECO display.
The evaluation of your driving style is carried
out using the following three categories:
Acceleration Acceleration (evaluation of all
R
acceleration 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,
-
keeping your distance and early release
of the accelerator. The vehicle can coast
without use of the brakes.
The bar empties: frequent braking
-
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An economical driving style specially
requires driving at moderate engine
speeds.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration Acceleration and
observe the gearshift recommendations.
R
drive in drive program E.
R
Driving tips
Constant: Constant
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