A method for displaying data relating to automatic speed and distance control in a vehicle

The method includes the steps of: displaying a first image representing a motor car (40) seen from the rear; displaying a second image beneath the first image representing a level indicator (46) formed by a plurality of aligned strips (48) which can be illuminated selectively to give the driver of the vehicle information on the distance at which his vehicle is being kept and on all the other distances at which his vehicle could be kept from the vehicle in front; and displaying a composite closed line (44) a first portion (44a) of which surrounds the first image of a car (40) on three sides and a second portion (44b) of which surrounds the second image of a level indicator (46) so as to inform the driver that automatic speed and distance control is in operation.