On-board computer and displays

Trip menu

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Whether fuel consumption, ECO ratings or digital speed display, the "Trip" menu of the Mercedes E-Class (4th generation, W212, 2009–2016) offers an impressive range of information. Drivers can specifically analyze and optimize their driving style to travel more economically and efficiently. The clear display helps you keep track of things even on longer journeys.

Standard display

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The buttonPress and hold on the steering wheel until the trip menu with daily distanceand total distanceis shown.

Trip computer "From Start" or "From Reset"

Distance
Driving time
Average speed
Average Fuel Consumption
Using theorSelect the trip menu on the steering wheel.

Using theorSelect From Start or From Reset.

The values in the "From Start" submenu refer to the start of the journey, and in the "From Reset" submenu to the last time this submenu was reset .

The "From Start" trip computer is automatically reset in the following cases:

  • The ignition has been switched off for more than four hours.
  • 999 hours have been exceeded.
  • 9999 miles have been exceeded.
If 999 hours or 9999 miles are exceeded, the "From Reset" trip computer is automatically reset.

ECO display

Using theorSelect the trip menu on the steering wheel.

Using theorSelect ECO DISPLAY.

If the ignition has been switched off for more than four hours, the ECO display is automatically reset.

More information on the ECO display.

Display range and current fuel consumption

Fuel consumption is not shown in AMG vehicles.

Using theorSelect the trip menu on the steering wheel.

Using theorSelect the current fuel consumption and the approximate range.

The approximate range is based on the current driving style and the fuel supply. When there is only a little fuel left in the fuel tank, a fuel pump symbol is shown instead of the approximate rangeis shown.

Digital speedometer

Using theorSelect the trip menu on the steering wheel.

Using theorSelect the digital speedometer.

  • In addition, the multifunction display can also show a gear shift indicator.

    Observe the information on the gear shift indicatorfor manual transmission or automatic transmission (manual shifting) .

    AMG vehicles: A gear shift indicator is shown in the status area of the multifunction display and not in the digital speedometer display.

    Resetting values

    Using theorSelect the trip menu on the steering wheel.

    Using theorSelect the function you want to reset.

    Using thepress.

    Using theSelect Yes and pressconfirm.

    You can reset the values of the following functions:

    • Daily distance
    • Trip computer "From Start"
    • Trip computer "From Reset"
    • ECO display
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    If you reset the values in the "ECO display", the values in the "From Start" trip computer are also reset. If you reset the values in the "From Start" trip computer, the values in the "ECO display" are also reset.

    The trip menu of the Mercedes E-Class W212 (model years 2009–2016) provides precise information about the journey, such as distance, driving time and fuel consumption. The clear layout makes it easier for the driver to adapt their driving style efficiently.

    The ECO display in particular helps to optimize fuel consumption. With clear feedback, it helps develop an environmentally friendly and economical driving style. This underlines the E-Class's commitment to efficiency and comfort.

  • Test yourself

    A quick Mercedes-Benz E-Class quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.