An integrated digital display that tracks real-time and historical driving data. It processes inputs from the engine control module and wheel speed sensors to show metrics like average fuel economy, distance to empty, elapsed time, and average speed. It helps drivers monitor their efficiency and plan fuel stops during long drives.
Heard on the job
Reset the trip computer before we hit the highway so we can see our actual MPG.
Also heard as
- driver information center
- DIC
Related terms
DIC
The driver information center is the digital display on the dashboard that shows vehicle status and trip data.
Instrumentation
The collection of gauges, dials, and warning lights that display a vehicle's operating status to the driver.
Trip meter
A resettable counter on the dashboard that tracks distance over a specific journey.