Volvo V50 Owner's Manual page 49

Instruments and controls
Left-hand stalk switch
• SPEED IN MILES PER HOUR
• CURRENT FUEL CONSUMPTION
• AVERAGE FUEL CONSUMPTION
• RANGE TO EMPTY FUEL TANK
Average speed
When the ignition is switched off, the
average speed is stored and used as the
basis of the new value when you continue
driving. Reset using the RESET button (C).
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Speed in miles per hour
Current speed is displayed in mph.
Current fuel consumption
Present fuel consumption is calculated every
second. The information on the display is
updated every couple of seconds. When the
car is stationary, " ---- " appears on the
display.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption since the last
reset (RESET). The average fuel consumption
is stored when the ignition is switched off and
remains until the function is reset. Reset using
the RESET button (C).
NOTE! There may be a slight error in the
reading if a fuel-driven heater is used.
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1 Range to empty fuel tank
This calculation is based on the average fuel
consumption over the last 30 km (19 miles)
and the remaining fuel volume. It displays the
approximate distance that can be driven with
the fuel remaining in the tank. When the
range to empty is less than 20 km (12 miles)
"----" appears on the display.
NOTE! There may be a slight error in the
reading if a fuel-driven heater is used.
Resetting
– Select average speed or average fuel
consumption.
– Press and hold the RESET button (C) for
at least five seconds to reset the average
speed and average fuel consumption at
the same time.