Villager V6-181 3.0L SOHC VIN 1 EFI (1997)
Message Center Switch Assembly: Description and Operation
Description
The message center displays are:
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OUTSIDE TEMP (outside temperature)
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INST ECONOMY (instantaneous fuel economy)
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AVG ECONOMY (average fuel economy)
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TO EMPTY (distance to empty)
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
The INST ECONOMY is the fuel economy calculated at that instant. The range of instantaneous fuel economy can be displayed from 99-0.0
liters/100km (0.00-99.9 miles/gal).
Average Fuel Economy
The AVG ECONOMY is the fuel economy obtained since the average fuel economy display was last reset. The range of average fuel economy can be
displayed from 99-0.0 liters/100km (0.00-99.9 miles/gal). The average fuel economy is reset by pressing the RESET button.
Distance to Empty
The TO EMPTY is the distance the vehicle can be driven before the fuel tank is empty. The range of distance to empty can be displayed from 0-999
kilometers or miles.
NOTE: Distance to empty cannot be reset.
Outside Temperature
The OUTSIDE TEMP is a feature which displays the temperature of the air outside of the vehicle.
The computer in the electronic instrument cluster (EIC) is designed to prevent inaccurate temperature displays due to the effects of engine heat on the
sensor at slow speeds. In circumstances where the vehicle experiences an abrupt temperature rise, such as driving out of a cool garage on a warm day,
the outside temperature display may show readings which are lower than expected. This condition will be corrected after the vehicle is driven at
speeds of 50 km/h (30 mph) or greater for a period of time that is dependant upon the temperature difference experienced.
