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2.2.7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Distance to Empty (DTE)
The Distance to Empty (DTE) displays the
estimated distance the vehicle can travel before it
runs out of fuel.
It is displayed in the centrally mounted instrument
cluster LCD and is displayed during ignition ON or
engine RUN conditions.
A. Will the variations in my driving speed, affect
the DTE (Distance to Empty) values?
Yes, Variations in driving speed / gears
will affect DTE
B. Can I calculate the fuel consumption based
on DTE and trip meter readings?
No. It is only indicative, as DTE can
change based on the current driving
conditions and the fuel consumption
pattern calculated over the last 500 Kms
driven. Refer AFE for fuel consumption in
last trip.
C. Will the gradient of parking affect the
readings on DTE?
Yes. The parking of the vehicle in a
gradient will affect the readings on DTE,
as the fuel level varies. The fuel level
position sensor takes the value of the
inclined position of fuel level which affects
the DTE readings. But immediately after
coming to plain surface the readings
adjust to the fuel level.
D. Will my hill driving affect the readings of
DTE?
Definitely, it will affect the readings of
DTE and low DTE value will be displayed
as the fuel consumption on hill driving will
be more. It is also affected because of the
change in fuel level in an inclined angle.
E. Will my braking condition affect DTE?
Yes. it will affect the DTE if the brakes are
applied frequently. The frequent braking
will consume more fuel and the fuel level
comes down for the distance travelled.
This affects the DTE readings and the
distance to empty will come down
drastically.
F. Will the road condition (Metal roads, gravel
roads, pot holes etc.,) affect the DTE?
The road conditions will not affect the
DTE for short distances. The ups and
downs of the road conditions are taken
care by the tolerance value of the fuel
level sensor. But at the same time
frequent applying of Brakes and Gear
changing as well as continuous long
running, will affect the DTE values.
G. Will weather and climate conditions affect the
DTE?
Weather & climatic changes doesn't have
any impact on the DTE.
H. What will happen to the reading if I refuel?
If you fill the vehicle less than 3 liters then
there will be no update to the DTE value
and if it more than 3 liters than DTE value
will update accordingly.
I. Will the battery condition affect DTE?
No. The battery condition will not affect
the DTE, however after reconnection of
the battery the DTE will revert to a default
DTE range.
J. Will the idling of car for a long time affect the
DTE?
The idling of a vehicle for long hours will
consume fuel without covering any
distance and this will affect the DTE.
K. What will be the reading when the customer
buys the brand new car?
The brand new vehicle will display DTE
based on fuel level available in the tank
and preset fuel consumption value
programmed by the company and it will
keep changing as per the current driving
conditions.