as fitted on the 16v and other models ill try and explain how its used using whats in the manual and from memory so i will edit it later when i double check
In addition to the time the multi function indicator (MFI) gives the following information
*Driving Time
*Distance Driven
*Average Speed
*Average Fuel Consumption
*Outside Temperature
The function currently being displayed is indicated by a triangle logo on the top or bottom edge pointing to the apporpiate printed symbol on the dash panel around the lcd display
Operation/Navigation
The system is operated via the switch on the face of the wiper stalk (A) and the push button on the end (B)
With the ignition switched on brief and repeated pressing of (B) will cycle through the various options. If you hold the button (B) in for longer than one second the display will return to the clock.
Memories
Shown on the front switch (A) the system has 2 memories
1 = current journey (since igntion on)
2 = overall/average memory (since last reset)
Either of these can be reset at any time by selecting the switch to 1/2 then pressing an holding further across the switch to the respective 0 for more than one second
*nb* memory 1 stores for current journey and even if you stop it will carry on as long as the vehicle hasn't been at rest for longer than 2 hours. After 2 hours memory 1 is automatically erased but stays as info for memory 2 (average)
Displays
no symbol
time clock and appears when ignition is off
clock
driving time
pos 1 = elapsed time since ignition on or reset
pos 2 = total driving time for all journeys since last manual reset up to a maximum of 99hrs 59mins
miles
Distance covered using the same 1/2 as memories above both current and total
mph
Average speed which takes measure after 100m of ignition on or manual reset and until that point will appear as dashes - - - -
also again is subject to using the same 1/2 as memories above both current and total
mpg
is an average fuel consumption in miles per gallon which works the same in principle as average speed so will need a few seconds of settling - ideal on long journeys and can be reset on the move also again is subject to using the same 1/2 as memories above both current and total
oil temp/can
Oil Temperature shows within a range of (+50 degrees > +160 degrees Centigrade) when first starting will display dashes - - - - indicating the engine is not yet warmed up so useful to ensure you dont thrash it when cold.
usual average is approx 90 - 110 (after a spirited drive) but have seen 130 on track day cars before now - if you see 145 pull over to pick up the pieces your engine is just about to throw out the bottom
temp/ *C
Ambient temperature shows an outside temp reading between (-40 degrees > +50 degrees centigrade) worth noting as the sensor is in the front bumper area when stood still for a while it will read higher from heat radiation from the engine and when fast moving will read slightly lower due to wind chill but its fairly close
once ignition is off the temp reading is stored for 45 mins but if used after that time it restarts the reading
dont forget Ice forms at temperatues ABOVE 0 degrees centigrade reading on the display - take 5 degrees as a benchmark to start being aware for driving conditions - later models beep a warning at this point
hope it helps - any obvious errors - mail me - will update when i get my speedo plugged back in as i will double check it all then
In addition to the time the multi function indicator (MFI) gives the following information
*Driving Time
*Distance Driven
*Average Speed
*Average Fuel Consumption
*Outside Temperature
The function currently being displayed is indicated by a triangle logo on the top or bottom edge pointing to the apporpiate printed symbol on the dash panel around the lcd display
Operation/Navigation
The system is operated via the switch on the face of the wiper stalk (A) and the push button on the end (B)
With the ignition switched on brief and repeated pressing of (B) will cycle through the various options. If you hold the button (B) in for longer than one second the display will return to the clock.
Memories
Shown on the front switch (A) the system has 2 memories
1 = current journey (since igntion on)
2 = overall/average memory (since last reset)
Either of these can be reset at any time by selecting the switch to 1/2 then pressing an holding further across the switch to the respective 0 for more than one second
*nb* memory 1 stores for current journey and even if you stop it will carry on as long as the vehicle hasn't been at rest for longer than 2 hours. After 2 hours memory 1 is automatically erased but stays as info for memory 2 (average)
Displays
no symbol
time clock and appears when ignition is off
clock
driving time
pos 1 = elapsed time since ignition on or reset
pos 2 = total driving time for all journeys since last manual reset up to a maximum of 99hrs 59mins
miles
Distance covered using the same 1/2 as memories above both current and total
mph
Average speed which takes measure after 100m of ignition on or manual reset and until that point will appear as dashes - - - -
also again is subject to using the same 1/2 as memories above both current and total
mpg
is an average fuel consumption in miles per gallon which works the same in principle as average speed so will need a few seconds of settling - ideal on long journeys and can be reset on the move also again is subject to using the same 1/2 as memories above both current and total
oil temp/can
Oil Temperature shows within a range of (+50 degrees > +160 degrees Centigrade) when first starting will display dashes - - - - indicating the engine is not yet warmed up so useful to ensure you dont thrash it when cold.
usual average is approx 90 - 110 (after a spirited drive) but have seen 130 on track day cars before now - if you see 145 pull over to pick up the pieces your engine is just about to throw out the bottom
temp/ *C
Ambient temperature shows an outside temp reading between (-40 degrees > +50 degrees centigrade) worth noting as the sensor is in the front bumper area when stood still for a while it will read higher from heat radiation from the engine and when fast moving will read slightly lower due to wind chill but its fairly close
once ignition is off the temp reading is stored for 45 mins but if used after that time it restarts the reading
dont forget Ice forms at temperatues ABOVE 0 degrees centigrade reading on the display - take 5 degrees as a benchmark to start being aware for driving conditions - later models beep a warning at this point
hope it helps - any obvious errors - mail me - will update when i get my speedo plugged back in as i will double check it all then
Last edited:
