How to Use the Civic Mileage AB?

[Leroy]

The method to use the Civic mileage AB: There is a black long rod on the dashboard, rotating it adjusts the screen brightness, and pressing it once switches between the AB meters. The Civic is a compact car under Dongfeng Honda, offering multiple models including a three-door hatchback, a hardtop coupe, a hybrid version, and a five-door sedan. In terms of body dimensions, the Civic measures 4649mm in length, 1800mm in width, and 1416mm in height. The front suspension type of the Civic is MacPherson independent suspension, the rear suspension type is multi-link independent suspension, the steering assistance type is electric power steering, and the body structure is unibody.

[EstherLee]

I've been driving a Civic for five years and frequently use the mileage AB feature. Trip A and Trip B record the distance of two different journeys. When driving in the city, I reset Trip A after refueling to calculate how far I've driven on that tank of gas. Just press the TRIP button on the steering wheel to switch, and a short press resets it, which is more convenient than using a phone navigation app. On long trips, I set Trip B to the entire journey to see the distance from Beijing to Shanghai. Be careful not to accidentally press reset, or you'll lose the data and have to start over. The fuel consumption display also relies on this feature. My habit is to reset it every 5,000 kilometers to keep track of the maintenance cycle. When driving a Civic, don't just focus on driving—make use of these small features to save time and enhance the driving experience.

[GrahamRose]

As a new Civic owner, I found the trip meter AB quite easy to use. There's a TRIP button on the left side of the steering wheel - a short press switches between Trip A, Trip B and the odometer. To reset, just hold it for a few seconds until it beeps and resets to zero. For example, I reset Trip A on test drive day to record my commute. On highways, I use it to calculate single-trip fuel consumption, which saves phone battery compared to apps. Don't operate randomly when parked - start the engine first to avoid data errors from stalling. Newbies should reset regularly during rest stops to build good habits that can also help with maintenance reminders. The Civic's design is user-friendly - don't fear mistakes, you'll master it after a few tries.

[Octavian]

Using the Civic's trip meters A and B to optimize fuel consumption is my little trick. I usually set Trip A to record after refueling, calculating the cost per kilometer by dividing the distance traveled by the fuel consumption. A quick press of the TRIP button on the steering wheel switches modes, while a long press resets it instantly. Just remember not to operate it while driving to stay safe. Combining it with cruise control works even better—I use it to monitor fuel consumption during weekend trips, which has saved me a lot of money. Don’t underestimate this feature; long-term use can help develop eco-driving habits, saving fuel and being environmentally friendly.