Trip Computer: Description and Operation

COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) and Compass Temperature (CT) computer are modules located in the overhead console. Vehicles are equipped with either the CMTC or the CT computers not both. The CMTC is different in the fact that it is equipped with the mini-trip feature. The CMTC, CT consists of a electronic control module with a vacuum fluorescent display (VFD) and function switches. The CMTC, CT consists of a electronic module that displays compass, trip computer (CMTC only), and temperature features. Actuating the STEP push button (CMTC only) will cause the CMTC to change mode of operation when ignition is ON. Actuating the STEP push button (CMTC only) will cause the CMTC to change mode of operation when ignition is ON.

Example:
- Average miles per gallon (ECO)
- Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Instant miles per gallon (ECO)
- Trip odometer (ODO)
- Elapsed Time (ET)
- Off

Actuating the CIT push button will cause the CMTC, CT to change to Compass/Temperature display.

The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC), Compass Temperature (CT) module in the overhead console has buttons used to select various functions. The CMTC, CT 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, CT 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.