Resetting Gauges

[Falcon first]

Apparently I am a dumbass because I cannot set the menu like I want or according to the manual. XLT and I want to be able to track my milage on a continuous(ongoing) basis and each fill up. The only option I can find is either trip 1 or trip 2, WTF does that mean. Apparently its each time I start it and go somewhere, they need a Maverick for Dummies manual because 500+ pages is a little much. Just got the hybrid yesterday and its fantastic but I could use some help on setting the menu to find the two ways I want to track miles per gallon. Each tank, forever and an occasional trip. I am69 so I’ll throw that excuse out there.

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[bombast]

You have two mileage counters, Trip 1 and Trip 2. They are independent. Let one run forever to track longterm mpg and reset the other one at every fill-up.

If you really want to track mileage though, use fuelly. The mpg estimates the Maverick (And most vehicles, really) generates are garbage.

Fuelly - Track and Compare your MPG

 

[MAVERICK8011]

Don't feel bad I feel the same about the trip 1 and 2. 82YRS young and riding high in my XLT.

 

[FriscoTXJoe]

What info are you giving up to Fuelly in order for it to be free? Is it an app that monitors your movements?

 

[Falcon first]

So if the screen is on trip 2 and I use it between each fill up just reset trip 2 and trip 1 will run in the background and I don’t need to do anything?

 

[CoryDallas8123]

Hell I’m 35 and this whole Trip 1 and Trip 2 was confusing to me too. Always wondered why the hell do I need 2? Makes sense.

 

[bombast]

What info are you giving up to Fuelly in order for it to be free? Is it an app that monitors your movements?

The app maybe. I use the website. All I've told it is the vehicle I'm driving, when I gas up, how much I gas up, the 'brand' I gas up with, price, and how I paid ("Credit," not actual numbers). All that information is optional. You can just drop numbers in if you like.

 

[Rob Cactus Gray]

So if the screen is on trip 2 and I use it between each fill up just reset trip 2 and trip 1 will run in the background and I don’t need to do anything?

Yes. You can always switch to trip 1 to see lifetime fuel economy. If you forget to reset trip 2 you can always reset it whenever you want to. Both “trips” run concurrently with each other.

Hell I’m 35 and this whole Trip 1 and Trip 2 was confusing to me too. Always wondered why the hell do I need 2? Makes sense.

I usually use one for oil changes. I don’t trust the computer to tell me when it’s the time to do it. The other is for my current tank or I’ll use it for a vacation. Half the time I forget all about it with my Prius.

 

[Falcon first]

Thanks everyone, I feel less dumb at least for that part of the gauges now on to all the other stuff on the hybrid screen. Must say so far I am extremely impressed with the hybrid, ride, quality, quiet, power and even the ancient radio because of Apple Carplay.

 

[Brian_J]

You have two mileage counters, Trip 1 and Trip 2. They are independent. Let one run forever to track longterm mpg and reset the other one at every fill-up.

If you really want to track mileage though, use fuelly. The mpg estimates the Maverick (And most vehicles, really) generates are garbage.

Fuelly - Track and Compare your MPG

Fwiw- I tracked mpg this way in my focus. Trip 2 was continuous from day one. It reset itself every 10,000 miles.

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