2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Pickup Owner Manual Diesel - Page 115

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 115 Global Reset If the RESET button is pressed twice within 4 seconds while in any of the 3 resettable displays, the Global Reset will reset all 3 displays. Step Button Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECO) Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. This display mode becomes less sensitive to instantaneous changes in fuel consumption as the number of total vehicle miles since the last reset increases. It is suggested that this mode be reset periodically for general operation or when driving conditions change significantly (for example, at the end of a trip or when a trailer is connected or disconnected). Distance To Empty (DTE) Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. The estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. When Distance To Empty = 0, the fuel gauge pointer will initially be on the red "E" marker. At this point (fuel gauge pointer on the red "E" marker) there is reserve fuel 3 Use this button to choose or cycle through the four trip conditions.