Mercedes-Benz 2008 C 300 4MATIC Sport, Operator'S Manual

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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, all work on the engine must be 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
The ECO display shows you how economical
your driving style is. The ECO display assists
you in achieving the most economical driving
style for the selected settings and prevailing
conditions. Your driving style can significantly
influence the vehicle's consumption.
:
Acceleration
;
Coasting
=
Constant
?
Additional range achieved
Range ? is shown under Bonus fr. Start Bonus fr. Start
and represents the additional range achieved
since the beginning of the journey as a result
of an adapted driving style.
If the fuel level has dropped into the reserve
range, the Reserve Fuel Reserve Fuel message is shown
in the multifunction display instead of
range ? . The 8 warning lamp in the
instrument cluster also lights up
(
Y
page 291).
The ECO display consists of three sections,
with an inner and outer area. The sections
correspond to the following three categories:
: Acceleration (evaluation of all
acceleration processes):
R
the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: mod-
erate acceleration, especially at
higher speeds
R
the outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: sporty accel-
eration
; Coasting (evaluation of all decel-
eration processes):
R
the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: antic-
ipatory driving, keeping your dis-
tance and early release of the
accelerator. The vehicle can
coast without use of the brakes.
R
the outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: frequent heavy
braking
= Constant (continuous evaluation
over the entire journey):
R
the outer area fills up and the
inner area lights up green: con-
stant speed and avoidance of
unnecessary acceleration and
deceleration
R
the outer area empties and the
inner area is gray: fluctuations in
speed
The three inner areas display the current driv-
ing style and light up green as a result of a
particularly economical driving style.
Depending on the driving situation, up to two
areas may light up simultaneously.
Driving tips
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