I wish there was a real odometer!

PriusRos · 08-30-2009, 10:18 AM

I wish there was a fixed odometer display on the dash instead of having to scroll through all the trip meters to get to it. I usually keep my display on Trip B and yesterday, when I scrolled through to see the odometer reading, I found that I had missed Graylord's 1,000 mile milestone!

And why can't it show the same statistics - mpg, avg mph etc. for over the life of the car (i.e. on the odometer trip display) as it shows for the A and B displays?

MaggieMay · 08-30-2009, 10:34 AM

+1

I've wondered the same thing. Yes, flipping through the display isn't hard, but when I need to see ODO info, flipping around is a hassle. Also, not having that info front and center all the time means it's easier for me to sail past my 5,000 mile service point.

It would be interesting to know the lifetime MPG, without manually tracking it.

patsparks · 08-30-2009, 10:35 AM

life can be cruel

jay_man2 · 08-30-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by patsparks

life can be cruel

My sentiment exactly.

PriusRos · 08-30-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by patsparks

life can be cruel

Yes -- therefore the need to whine!

a priori · 08-30-2009, 10:57 AM

You may not have noticed this fact, but the odometer always displays when you turn off your Prius. After you push the power button to turn off the car, take a look at the MID. It will display the odometer for several seconds before going blank.

I have a habit of doing this, and it allows me to recall my miles at any point.

On the other question of displaying lifetime fuel economy or average speed, I'd really like to have those displays, also. One problem Toyota faces is that battery disconnects for some advanced services or repairs will zero out much of the data in the car. It cannot erase the base odometer, so I'm hoping the MPG calculations likewise could be protected.

JRitt · 08-30-2009, 10:58 AM

The odometer does show up every time you turn off the car but having it there all the time would be nice

john1701a · 08-30-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PriusRos

And why can't it show the same statistics - mpg, avg mph etc. for over the life of the car (i.e. on the odometer trip display) as it shows for the A and B displays?

Because the margin-of-error exceeds the increment value after just 10,000 miles. In other words, it renders itself useless in a surprisingly short amount of time.

As for the odometer showing, I absolutely love how it automatically displays when you power off. That comes in very handy for keeping track of stats on my own... which don't have that margin-of-error.
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PriusRos · 08-30-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by a priori

You may not have noticed this fact, but the odometer always displays when you turn off your Prius. After you push the power button to turn off the car, take a look at the MID. It will display the odometer for several seconds before going blank.

I have a habit of doing this, and it allows me to recall my miles at any point.

On the other question of displaying lifetime fuel economy or average speed, I'd really like to have those displays, also. One problem Toyota faces is that battery disconnects for some advanced services or repairs will zero out much of the data in the car. It cannot erase the base odometer, so I'm hoping the MPG calculations likewise could be protected.

Thanks for pointing this out. I actually hadn't noticed. I saw there was "stuff" but didn't pay much attention -- usually because I'm getting out of the car at that point.

PriusRos · 08-30-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by john1701a

Because the margin-of-error exceeds the increment value after just 10,000 miles. In other words, it renders itself useless in a surprisingly short amount of time.

Interesting -- why would the margin of error increase over time, rather than decrease with more data (like our own calculations)?

08-30-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 1,523 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 201 Thanked 61 Times in 50 Posts Friends: 2	I wish there was a real odometer! I wish there was a fixed odometer display on the dash instead of having to scroll through all the trip meters to get to it. I usually keep my display on Trip B and yesterday, when I scrolled through to see the odometer reading, I found that I had missed Graylord's 1,000 mile milestone! And why can't it show the same statistics - mpg, avg mph etc. for over the life of the car (i.e. on the odometer trip display) as it shows for the A and B displays?

08-30-2009, 10:34 AM	#2
MaggieMay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gloucester, MA Posts: 517 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 313 Thanked 61 Times in 47 Posts Friends: 5	Re: I wish there was a real odometer! +1 I've wondered the same thing. Yes, flipping through the display isn't hard, but when I need to see ODO info, flipping around is a hassle. Also, not having that info front and center all the time means it's easier for me to sail past my 5,000 mile service point. It would be interesting to know the lifetime MPG, without manually tracking it.

08-30-2009, 10:35 AM	#3
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08-30-2009, 10:57 AM	#6
a priori Canonus Curiosus Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicagoland (West) Posts: 2,663 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 150 Thanked 297 Times in 181 Posts Friends: 18	Re: I wish there was a real odometer! You may not have noticed this fact, but the odometer always displays when you turn off your Prius. After you push the power button to turn off the car, take a look at the MID. It will display the odometer for several seconds before going blank. I have a habit of doing this, and it allows me to recall my miles at any point. On the other question of displaying lifetime fuel economy or average speed, I'd really like to have those displays, also. One problem Toyota faces is that battery disconnects for some advanced services or repairs will zero out much of the data in the car. It cannot erase the base odometer, so I'm hoping the MPG calculations likewise could be protected. __________________ Previous Prius: 2007 Silver Pine Mica Pkg #6. 29,492 miles. Lifetime: 52.2 MPG; Last Rolling 12 Months: 53.4 MPG Current Car: 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Prius V w/ AT Pkg. (from 5/25/09) Lifetime City Mileage: . . . . . . . 57.7 MPG Lifetime Highway Mileage: . . .56.8 MPG Lifetime Combined Mileage:. .57.1 MPG @ 8,242 miles Best Trip Odo: (778.7 mi at 20 mph): 60.6 MPG & (390.0mi at 47 mph): 64.5 MPG

08-30-2009, 10:58 AM	#7
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