2005 Chevrolet Impala Owner's Manual - Page 161
2005 Chevrolet Impala Manual
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Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number, but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may change even though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving produces better fuel economy than city driving. If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be displayed. See "FUEL LEVEL LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45 for more information. Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button. The display will return to zero. Instantaneous Economy and Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) Indicator Press the trip/fuel button until INST ECONOMY displays. If your vehicle has a V8 engine, INST ECONOMY 8CYL MODE will display. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset. If your vehicle has a V8 engine, a Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) indicator will display on the right side of the DIC, while INST ECONOMY displays on the left side. DoD™ allows the engine to operate on either four or eight cylinders, depending on your driving demands. When DoD™ is active, 4CYL MODE will display on the DIC. When DoD™ is inactive, 8CYL MODE will display. See Displacement on Demand™ (DoD™) (5.3L V8 Engine) on page 2-24 for more information. 3-41