ajovälimittari

An ajovälimittari, a Finnish term, translates to "driving distance meter" or "distance to destination meter" in English. It is a component often found in vehicle instrument clusters, particularly in modern cars, that displays the estimated remaining distance the vehicle can travel before its fuel tank is empty or before a specific destination is reached.

The ajovälimittari typically uses data from the fuel level sensor and an algorithm that considers the vehicle's recent fuel consumption to calculate the estimated range. This calculation is dynamic and adjusts based on driving style, speed, and other factors affecting fuel efficiency. For example, aggressive acceleration and braking will typically lead to a lower estimated range, while steady, economical driving will increase it.

Some advanced ajovälimittari systems can also be linked to the navigation system. In such cases, they can calculate the distance to a pre-programmed destination and indicate whether the current fuel level is sufficient to reach it, often taking into account the expected fuel consumption for the planned route. This feature helps drivers plan their journeys and avoid unexpected fuel stops. The display is usually presented as a numerical value in kilometers or miles.