ELECTRICAL 5 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.
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