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Trip Computer: Description and Operation

SYSTEM OPERATION
Compass Mini Trip Computer (CMTC)
The Compass mini-trip computer (CMTC) system is located in the overhead console. CMTC consists of an electronic control module with a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) and function switches. The CMTC consists of an electronic module that displays compass, trip computer and temperature features. Actuating the STEP switch will cause the CMTC to change mode of operation when the ignition is ON.

Examples:
- Compass/Temperature
- Trip odometer (ODO)
- Average miles per gallon (ECO)
- Instant miles per gallon (ECO)
- Distance to empty (DTE)
- Elapsed time (ET)
- Off

The CMTC module in the overhead console has three buttons used to select various functions. The CMTC selector buttons will not operate until the ignition is in the RUN position.

When the ignition switch is first turned to the Run position the CMTC display:
- Blanks momentarily
- All segments of the VFD will light for one second
- Blanks momentarily
- Returns to the last mode setting selected before the ignition was last switched OFF.