What does odo mean on the dashboard?

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LydiaAnn
07/30/25 1:22am
On a car, ODO stands for the total mileage traveled. ODO is an abbreviation of the English word odograph (representing total mileage, automatic odometer). The corresponding term is TRIP, which in English means short-distance mileage, also known as trip mileage. It helps users calculate the distance of each trip, i.e., the distance traveled after manually resetting the odometer. Here are the meanings of other automotive terms: 1. ECO: ECO indicates that the car is in fuel-saving mode, which has little impact on the vehicle itself. The main principle is to make a comprehensive judgment of the automatic transmission gear, engine speed, and transmission oil temperature during driving, control the engine speed with reasonable gears, and finally, the computer calculates the optimal fuel amount to provide the engine for operation. The original design concept was based on environmental and economic considerations to save fuel. 2. PS: When PS is displayed on the car dashboard, it indicates the steering wheel is locked, and the light disappears after starting the car. 3. AC: The AC button is the cooling switch for the car air conditioner, meaning that the air conditioner compressor will only work when this button is pressed, and the air blown out by the blower will be cold.
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