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Trip Computer (TRIP), Function




General
The trip computer has the following functions:

Display and calculate the current and average fuel consumption
Display and calculate the likely range
Display the trip time
Display the date
Display the route (compass)

The contents of the display can be adapted to the units used in a particular country using the country selection feature.

In vehicles with ATA, the trip computer control module (TRIP, N41) also features the glass breakage sensor. If the vehicle has an anti-towing sensor, the trip computer control module (TRIP, N41) also contains the inclination sensor. In addition, the status of the sensory system also appears on the display. Further information is provided in the ATA function description.

Diagnosis
Diagnosis of the trip computer control module (N41) is performed using the STAR diagnosis tool via the extended activity module (EAM, N10/1).