Information in detail
Range
Displays the estimated cruising range available with the remaining fuel.
It is calculated based on your driving style over the last 20 miles/30 km.
If there is only enough fuel left for less than 45 miles/80 km, the color of the display changes.
Average fuel consumption
This is calculated for the period during which the engine is running.
The average fuel consumption is calculated on the basis of various distances.
Average speed
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the engine manually stopped do not enter into the calculation of the average speed.
Resetting average values
Press and hold the computer button on the turn signal lever.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is displayed if a destination is entered in the navigation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted automatically.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is
displayed if a destination is entered
in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
See also:
Range
After the reserve range is
reached:
► A Check Control message is
displayed briefly.
► The remaining range is
shown on the onboard computer.
► When a dynamic driving style is ...
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