What does the range on the dashboard mean?

[LeKiara]

The range on the dashboard refers to the fuel level of the vehicle. The reason for its illumination is: a malfunction in the fuel level display sensor. The dashboard indicators and their functions are as follows: 1. Engine warning light: indicates an engine fault; 2. Battery indicator: signifies depleted battery or alternator failure; 3. Oil pressure warning light: indicates insufficient oil; 4. Coolant temperature warning light: signals excessively high coolant temperature; 5. Tire pressure warning light: indicates abnormal tire pressure; 6. ABS fault warning light: denotes anti-lock braking system malfunction; 7. Antifreeze warning light: indicates low antifreeze level; 8. Door ajar warning light: shows that a door is not properly closed; 9. Brake fluid warning light: indicates insufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.

[ElianaMarie]

I've been driving for decades and am very familiar with the range display on the dashboard, which estimates how many kilometers you can still drive with the fuel in your tank. I remember cars in the early days didn't have this feature, and I had to keep an eye on the fuel gauge to guess the mileage, often finding myself in a panic. Nowadays, the system calculates the range in real time based on average fuel consumption, which is quite accurate, but don't fully trust it because it's a predictive number. For example, when going uphill or stepping harder on the accelerator, fuel consumption increases and the range drops; it increases when going downhill or coasting. On long trips, I rely on it to plan refueling stops, avoiding the embarrassment of running out of gas midway and saving time by not having to queue. Developing the habit of checking it regularly, combined with GPS navigation, makes for safer driving, preventing dangerous situations when heading out at night.

[RachelFitz]

For commuting office workers, the range function in the car is extremely practical, showing the remaining driving distance to help with daily planning. During rush hour traffic jams, fuel consumption fluctuates, and the range changes in real-time based on road conditions; using eco mode or gently pressing the accelerator can extend it a bit. I like pairing it with my phone's navigation app, which displays the fuel needed to reach the destination, making it easy to compare with the range. When the range in the city drops below 100km, I search for the nearest gas or charging station. Thanks to this feature, I've avoided running out of fuel several times and improved my fuel-saving awareness.

[LaEloise]

When picking up and dropping off my kids at school, the range on my car's dashboard is my peace-of-mind assistant, showing the remaining mileage of fuel so I know when to refuel. If the range drops below 50km, I'll fill up in advance to avoid getting stuck in traffic during peak hours. Weather changes affect fuel consumption, and the range may not be accurate in cold weather, so I double-check with the fuel gauge. Once this simple habit is formed, daily commuting becomes smoother. Driving steadily helps make the range estimation more reliable, reducing the risk of sudden stops midway.