Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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ECO display
The ECO display provides feedback on how
economical your driving characteristics are.
The ECO display assists you in achieving the
most economical driving style for the selec-
ted settings and prevailing conditions. Con-
sumption can be significantly influenced by
your driving style.
The ECO display consists of three bars:
R
Acceleration Acceleration
R
Constant Constant
R
Coasting Coasting
The percentage count is the mean value of the
three bar values. The three bars and the mean
value begin at the value of 50%. A higher per-
centage count indicates a more economical
driving style.
The ECO display does not indicate the actual
fuel consumption. A fixed percentage count
in the ECO display does not indicate a fixed
consumption.
In addition to driving style, the consumption is
affected by many other factors, such as:
R
load
R
tyre pressure
R
cold start
R
choice of route
R
the use of electrical consumers
These factors are not included in the ECO dis-
play.
The evaluation of your driving style takes the
following three categories into consideration:
R
Acceleration Acceleration (evaluation of all accelera-
tion processes):
-
the bar fills up: moderate acceleration,
especially at higher speeds
-
the bar empties: sporty acceleration
R
Constant Constant (assessment of driving behav-
iour at all times):
-
the bar fills up: constant speed and
avoidance of unnecessary acceleration
and deceleration
-
the bar empties: fluctuations in speed
R
Coasting Coasting (assessment of all deceleration
processes):
-
the bar fills up: anticipatory driving, keep-
ing your distance and early release of the
accelerator. The vehicle can coast with-
out use of the brakes.
-
the bar empties: frequent braking
An economical driving style involves driving at
a moderate engine speed.
To achieve a higher value in the categories
Acceleration Acceleration and Constant Constant :
R
observe the gearshift recommendation
R
drive the vehicle in drive program E
On long journeys at a constant speed, e.g. on
the motorway, only the bar for Constant Constant will
change.
The ECO display summarises the driving char-
acteristics from the start of the journey to its
completion. Therefore, there are dynamic
changes in the bars at the start of a journey.
During a prolonged driving time, these
changes are smaller. For more dynamic
changes, perform a manual reset.
Further information on the ECO display
(
Y
page 248).
Braking
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If you shift down on a slippery road surface in
an attempt to increase the engine's braking
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