Q: How do I view the fuel economy feature?
How do I view the fuel economy feature?
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The fuel economy feature displays the approximate fuel economy that your vehicle is getting at the present moment, as well as the average fuel consumption since the last reset. To access the fuel economy, press the Trip Computer switch until the fuel economy is displayed. You reset the average fuel consumption by pressing and holding the Trip Computer switch for less than three seconds.
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