Average Fuel Economy (Avg Eco); Distance To Empty (Dte); Trip Odometer (Odo) - Dodge 2004 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

116 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

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
capacity, which corresponds to approximately 8% of tank
volume. This reserve capacity was put in place to prevent
the likelihood of customers running out of fuel when
operating at maximum load conditions in areas where
there aren't many gas stations.
NOTE: The Distance To Empty will remain equal to
zero, until the vehicle runs out of fuel or is refueled.
Ram fuel tank volumes are as follows:
• 26 gallons - 1500 short box models
• 34 gallons - 1500 Quad Cab (if equipped)/2500/3500
short box models
• 35 gallons - 1500/2500/3500 long box models

Trip Odometer (ODO)

This display shows the distance traveled since the last reset.