Honda Dash Computer

[downtown]

Can anyone tell me what this graph is on the trip computer? Is goes from 0 to 50 and moves as I drive but I can't figure out what it is. Nothing in owners manual and tried google with no luck. It's on a 2019 Honday Odyssey. Thanks.

 

[Rhodewarrior]

Based on similar vehicle displays I've seen, it's most likely "real time" fuel mileage.

Edited February 28, 2019 by Rhodewarrior

[xsubsailor]

Miles per gallon at the current time. Speed up and watch it drop.

[Chucktshoes]

I have a similar readout on the dash display of my Pete (with much lower numbers! ) and what it is is a guage that shows current fuel consumption as MPG. So when you’re in the accelerator hard, you’re burning more fuel and the number drops. If you’re cruising easy on easy terrain, the gauge rises. It helps give you time feedback on your driving habits that can help you drive in a manner that allows more efficient fuel usage. 

[downtown]

Thanks everyone!

[TomInMN]

Fuel consumption gauge is a common misconception.

 

It's actually a reverse fun-o-meter. The shorter it is, the more fun you're likely to be having.

[jhc77]

My Toyota SUV has something similar. It's horrifying to see it pegged to the left. Foot off the gas and your getting 60mpg for 5 seconds. I'd rather have this in my Accord. That has a trim light around the speedo that shows green to red depending on how heavy your footwork is.

[Capbyrd]

9 hours ago, TomInMN said:

Fuel consumption gauge is a common misconception.

 

It's actually a reverse fun-o-meter. The shorter it is, the more fun you're likely to be having.

I think that depends on your idea of fun.   There are some weirdos out there that think hypermiling is fun.  

[1fast4by]

Mechanic here, can confirm, real time MPGs.

[Grunt67]

My 2010 F-150 has this. Readouts are a bit optimistic. Mine runs 1.5 MPG more than reality.

I keep a log of every time I fill up, it comes out 1.5 less than the computer every time.