What does the INFO button on a car mean?

[DiAndres]

INFO button is an information display function key, commonly found on CD players and instrument panels. Pressing the INFO button in a car will display information such as fuel consumption and remaining mileage on the instrument panel. It includes all vehicle information feedback, covering not only fuel consumption and range but also tire pressure, engine oil, electronic system information, and more. Below is a related introduction about car center console: 1. The car center console is where comfort and entertainment devices like air conditioning and audio are controlled. It includes the central control door lock system, allowing the driver to control all door switches and window lift systems. 2. The central control door lock system mainly has three functions: central control, speed control, and individual control. The driver can control all door locks, and when the vehicle reaches a certain speed, the doors automatically lock. Other doors have independent switches for individual control. Most central control switches consist of a master switch and sub-switches, with the master switch installed on the driver's door for locking or unlocking all doors. 3. Sub-switches are installed on other doors for individual control. The central lock actuator executes the driver's commands to lock or unlock the doors. Door lock actuators come in three types: electromagnetic, DC motor, and permanent magnet motor.

[OAndrew]

That INFO button in our car is essentially the master switch for the vehicle information center. Normally while driving, a quick glance at the small screen in the middle of the instrument cluster reveals data like fuel consumption and remaining range, which are toggled by this button. Especially on highways, I always press it to check real-time fuel efficiency and found that maintaining a steady 90 km/h is the most fuel-efficient. Last time when the tire pressure warning light came on, pressing the INFO button displayed exactly which tire was leaking, saving me the trouble of checking each one manually. Some premium models even allow entering engineering mode by long-pressing this button, where you can view details like battery voltage, but it's advised not to tamper with the parameters casually.

[Richard]

Look for the button with the letter 'i' around the steering wheel—that's the one. This button is perfect for those who love to check their car's status, like me who can press it seven or eight times in a row to cycle through all the dashboard displays—instant fuel consumption, average speed, engine oil life percentage, even how many kilometers you've driven since the last maintenance are all clearly shown. Last time I noticed the range dropping suddenly fast, it was this button that helped me find out the fuel cap wasn't tightened. A reminder for new drivers: this button is separate from the entertainment system's menu button, so don't operate it too frequently while driving.

[EleanorFitz]

I remember always confusing the INFO button with the radio button when I first started driving. In fact, pressing it changes the display on the screen in front of the steering wheel: how many kilometers this trip has covered, how long the engine has been running, the tire pressure values for all four tires take turns popping up. The most practical feature is checking the outside temperature in winter—when it drops below 3 degrees, a snowflake icon pops up as a reminder of possible ice. Once, the screen suddenly displayed a door not fully closed, and it saved me from the danger of driving off. Veteran drivers recommend pressing it at least twice a month to check the car's condition.

[VonAnnie]

This button is practically the gateway to your driving database. Last week, stuck in traffic while picking up the kids from school, I casually pressed it and discovered this trip had 39 start-stop cycles—no wonder the fuel consumption skyrocketed. Some cars even allow custom display items: I set the coolant temperature as a permanent readout, which proves especially useful during mountain drives in summer. Modders take note—after installing new equipment, the INFO menu may gain options. For instance, after adding a tire pressure monitor, I could check real-time values here, far more integrated than those clunky external displays.