Which button on the 8th-generation Civic displays fuel consumption?
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The 8th-generation Civic does not have the capability to display fuel consumption. Below is relevant information about the Civic: 1. Exterior: The new Civic largely maintains the design of its overseas counterpart, featuring LED headlights. The side profile of the vehicle is more daring than the front, with a gently sloping C-pillar resembling a coupe design. It adopts "bracket-style" LED taillights with a dart-shaped light cluster. 2. Interior: The cabin continues the style of previous models, using soft-touch materials wrapped with silver or metallic trim accents, along with a full-color LCD instrument panel. 3. Powertrain: It offers two turbocharged engine options - a 1.0T and a 1.5T. The 1.5T engine delivers a maximum power output of 177 horsepower and peak torque of 220Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or CVT transmission.
My eighth-generation Civic has been running for almost ten years, and checking the fuel consumption is second nature to me. Just pay attention to the row of small buttons behind the left side of the steering wheel—the one in the middle with a small square and an arrow is the toggle button. After starting the car each time, press it lightly a few times to cycle through the odometer, instant fuel consumption, and average fuel consumption displays on the small screen in the instrument cluster. I’m used to glancing at the average fuel consumption before driving—it’s around 7.8L/100km in the city lately, and drops to about 6L on the highway. This design is quite thoughtful, as you don’t need to look down at the center console. Also, a quick reminder: if the button doesn’t respond, first check if the wiring connector under the steering wheel is loose, as older cars can sometimes have poor contact issues.
Last time my friend drove my car, he also asked about this. Actually, it's the TRIP button on the left side of the steering wheel, easily reachable with a finger. Press once to display the total mileage, press again to show the mileage after refueling, and the third press brings up the fuel consumption data. I've specifically tested it - when the instantaneous fuel consumption bar fluctuates significantly, easing off the throttle can noticeably save fuel. If the dashboard suddenly stops displaying data, try holding the TRIP button for 5 seconds to reset the system. My experience shows that regularly checking fuel consumption helps develop fuel-saving awareness. Now my combined fuel consumption has dropped by nearly 1 liter compared to when I first bought the car, saving me quite a bit on gas money every month.
Checking fuel consumption on the 8th-gen Civic is super easy. Just press the square button with an arrow on the left side of the steering wheel – it cycles through four data displays. I always reset the trip meter after refueling to monitor real-time fuel efficiency for that tank. Recently discovered a tip: When AC is on, the displayed fuel consumption is about 0.5L higher than usual, so go easy on the AC in summer. Also, be gentle with that small black stalk on the instrument panel – plastic parts in older cars crack easily. Last week I helped my neighbor adjust her fuel display – she'd driven for three years without knowing this feature and said she wouldn't have complained about gas prices so much if she'd known earlier.
