What is the odo-trip button?

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DelIris
07/24/25 2:48pm
odo refers to the total driving distance of the car, while trip refers to the short-distance driving of the car. Here is more relevant information: 1. Car dashboard: The car dashboard is a device that reflects the working conditions of various systems of the vehicle. Common indicators include the fuel indicator light, washer fluid indicator, electronic throttle indicator, front and rear fog light indicators, and warning lights. The car dashboard can reflect the condition of various systems of the vehicle, and abnormalities on the dashboard can help identify faults in the vehicle. 2. Different cars have different dashboards: Moreover, the instruments in different cars may vary, but generally, conventional car instruments include the speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and charging gauge. Currently, the electronic display devices used in cars mainly include the following: light-emitting diodes (LEDs), vacuum fluorescent displays (VFDs), and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
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LaneMarie
08/11/25 8:33am
When I first saw the ODO-TRIP button on my car's dashboard, I didn't understand its purpose either. Later, I discovered it's an incredibly useful little feature: pressing the button toggles the mileage display between total odometer (ODO) and trip meter (TRIP). ODO records the cumulative driving distance, showing how many kilometers the car has traveled since it was new; TRIP records temporary distances for single trips or after being reset, allowing you to freely reset it to monitor specific journeys. The operation is simple: a short press switches the display mode, while holding it down for a few seconds resets TRIP to zero for a fresh count. I've made it a habit to reset TRIP before every trip, making it easy to see the distance traveled at a glance when I finish, which helps estimate fuel consumption or trip costs. Some car models also use it to automatically calculate average speed and fuel efficiency, helping me optimize driving and save fuel on highways. Over time, I've used TRIP data to spot minor issues with my car—for example, a sudden increase in fuel consumption reminded me it was time for maintenance. Though this small button might seem insignificant, it makes driving smarter and more convenient. I recommend everyone try developing the habit of using it.
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