Users Manual Part 3

How ECO Assist appears on the driver's display
1
"Foot off the accelerator" prompt
2
Route event ahead
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In the other menus, only the "Foot off the
accelerator" prompt 1 is shown next to the
transmission position display.
A route event detected ahead 2 is displayed as
soon as the driver nears it.
If the driver depresses the accelerator pedal,
symbol 1 will also appear.
As soon as the driver lifts off the accelerator
pedal, symbol 1 is faded out. The route event
2 is shown as long as the system is intervening
in the route event. Once the route event has
been passed, the symbol 2 is faded out again.
The following route events can be detected by
ECO Assist:
1
Roundabout
2
S-bend
3
Sharp bend
4
T-junction
5
Downhill gradient
6
Vehicle in front
7
Speed limit
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If the system does not intervene during the
route event, nothing will be displayed. The
system is passive.
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In drive program A, only route event 6
is shown.
System limits
If the calculated route is adhered to when route
guidance is active, ECO Assist can function even
more precisely. The basic function is also availa‐
ble without active route guidance. Not all infor‐
mation and traffic situations can be foreseen.
The quality depends on the map data.
ECO Assist is only an aid. The driver is responsi‐
ble for keeping a safe distance from the vehicle
in front, for vehicle speed and for braking in
good time. The driver must be ready to brake at
all times irrespective of whether the system
intervenes.
The system may be impaired or may not function
in the following situations:
R
If visibility is poor, e.g. due to insufficient illu‐
mination of the road, highly variable shade
conditions, rain, snow, fog or heavy spray.
Driving and parking
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