Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon, Owner'S Manual

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ECO display function
The ECO display summarises 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:
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drive with particular care
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drive the vehicle in drive program ;
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observe the gearshift recommendations
The inner segment lights up and the outer seg‐
ment fills up:
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1 Moderate acceleration
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2 Gentle deceleration and rolling
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3 Consistent speed
The inner segment does not light up and the
outer segment empties:
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1 Sporty acceleration
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2 Heavy braking
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3 Fluctuations in speed
You have driven economically when:
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the three outer segments are completely fil‐
led simultaneously
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the ECO display lights up
The additional range achieved as a result of your
driving style in comparison with a driver with a
very sporty driving style is shown under Bonus
from start . The range displayed does not indicate
a fixed reduction in consumption.
ECO Assist function
Vehicles with a 48 V on-board electrical sys‐
tem (EQ Boost technology) and plug-in
hybrids:
ECO Assist analyses data for the vehicle's expec‐
ted route. This allows the system to optimally
adjust the driving style for the route ahead, save
fuel and recuperate. If the system detects an
event ahead, e.g. a speed limit or a roundabout,
it will appear on the multifunction display. The
following symbols can be displayed:
Not all events can be displayed, depending on the
engine type.
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