Where to Check the Vehicle's Mileage?
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The vehicle's mileage can be viewed on the odometer, usually indicated by ODO, followed by the unit 'km', representing the total distance the car has traveled. This helps drivers track the distance covered, estimate fuel costs, and indirectly assess the vehicle's fuel efficiency. Below are related details: 1. ODO is the abbreviation for the English word 'odograph', indicating total mileage; 2. TRIP stands for short-distance mileage, also known as partial mileage, allowing users to calculate the distance of each trip. It can be reset by long-pressing the clear button. 3. To calculate fuel consumption per 100 kilometers: Fill up the tank, reset TRIP-A or TRIP-B, drive 100 kilometers, then refill the tank. The amount of fuel added equals the vehicle's fuel consumption per 100 kilometers.
I've been driving for over a decade, and checking the mileage is extremely simple. On the large instrument cluster behind the steering wheel, there's a small LCD screen positioned slightly towards the lower center area. The total mileage number displayed there shows how many kilometers the car has traveled. Typically, it features black background with white digits, making it clearly visible both day and night. The reading automatically appears when you start the vehicle. If you accidentally switch the display by pressing wrong buttons, just press the steering wheel button with the square icon a few times to toggle it back. Some older vehicles still use mechanical rolling number wheels, which are actually more durable than digital displays and less prone to malfunctions. When inspecting a used car, the first thing you should check is this spot to verify the actual mileage. If you notice signs of tampering with the instrument cluster screws, you should be cautious.
