What does 'range' mean on a car dashboard?
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The function of 'range' on a car dashboard is simply to tell you how far you can still drive, so it usually displays a distance. As for the basis of the distance displayed by 'range', it is the car's fuel level. In other words, 'range' estimates how much farther the car can travel based on the remaining fuel, and this distance is calculated through average fuel consumption. The odometer generally consists of the following components: 1. Head unit. It looks like an electronic timer, with an LCD screen, buttons, metal contacts, etc., and is the most important part of the odometer. 2. Mount, cable, and sensor. The mount is usually placed on the handlebar or stem of the bike to secure the head unit. 3. Sensing magnet. Installed on the spokes of the front wheel, its position corresponds to the sensor mounted on the front fork. The head unit calculates speed and other data based on the time interval between the sensing magnet passing the sensor twice in succession. 4. Cadence sensor (non-standard accessory). Mid-to-high-end odometers have the function of calculating cadence, which is the frequency of the rider's pedaling. Common cadence sensors include a cable, sensor, and sensing magnet. The cable connects the mount to the sensor installed on the rear triangle of the bike frame, and the sensing magnet is usually installed on the crank, corresponding in position to the sensor, working on the same principle as above. 5. Odometer light (non-standard accessory). Installed on the mount, it is used to illuminate the head unit at night.
