Volvo XC90 Quiz
Displays and Controls

Trip Computer

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The vehicle's trip computer registers data while driving such as mileage, fuel consumption and average speed.

To help promote fuel-efficient driving, data is recorded on both current and average fuel consumption. Data from the trip computer can be displayed in the instrument panel.

Volvo XC90. Trip computer

Example of trip computer information in a 12-inch instrument panel *. The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

Volvo XC90. Trip computer

Example of trip computer information in an 8-inch instrument panel. The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.

The trip computer includes the following functions:

  • Trip Odometer
  • Odometer
  • Current fuel consumption
  • Distance to empty
  • Trip - alternative speedometer

The units for distance, speed, etc. can be changed via system settings in the center display.

Trip Odometer

There are two trip odometers: TM and TA.

TM can be reset manually and TA is reset automatically if the vehicle is not used for four hours.

During a trip, the trip odometer records data on:

  • Mileage
  • Driving Time
  • Average Speed
  • Average Fuel Economy

Readings since the last reset of the trip odometer are displayed.

Odometer

The odometer records the total distance driven by the vehicle. This reading cannot be reset.

Current fuel consumption

This gauge shows the vehicle's fuel consumption at that moment. The reading is updated about once a second.

Distance to empty

Volvo XC90. Trip computer The trip computer calculates the distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank.

This calculation is based on average fuel consumption during the last 30 km (20 miles) and the amount of fuel remaining in the tank.

When the gauge displays "----", there is not enough fuel remaining to calculate the remaining mileage. Refuel as soon as possible.

An economical driving style will generally increase how far you can drive on a certain amount of fuel.

Trip - alternative speedometer

The alternative digital speedometer makes it easier to drive in countries where speed limit signs are shown in a different measurement unit than the one shown in the vehicle's gauges.

When used, the digital speed is displayed in the opposite unit to that shown on the analog speedometer. If mph is used on the analog speedometer, the equivalent speed in km/h will be shown on the digital speedometer.

* Option/accessory.

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