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How do you reset a trip odmeter ?

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#1 ·
The new owner of a 2020 Limited with the Nav/Sunroof/Heated steering wheel.
My car did not come with any manuals (Nused).
I have tried reading the PDF manuals from the SOA site, but I can't seem to find the information.
I'm sure that it is possible.

I would appreciate a few pointers/instructions as to how this is done.
I can't RTFM (I have tried the PDF) and just can't find the answer.

Thanks in advance.
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#4 ·
Just press and hold the button on the left of the steering wheel. This will reset the current trip (A or B depending) to 0.


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The button is on the dash near the left side of the steering column. It is mostly blocked from the driver's view by the steering wheel. It can be seen from outside by viewing through the driver's door window. I reset mine by feeling for the button. Push and hold to reset to zero or quick press to change from A or B tripset.

The manual, p 171-2 of the 2020 version, shows the location. It can be found by searching for "Trip Meter" in the digital version of the manual.

Download the digital manual and keep a copy on your phone.
 

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#8 ·
If the dealer won't come through, maybe you'd find a set at a wrecking yard. Reading the on line versions is a pita and won't help much if you're out and about. Besides, I find that if I'm sitting in the car waiting on somebody it's a good opportunity to get to know the car better. You might get the dealer to at least give you a credit if you have to find your own hard copies.
 
#10 ·
Hello All,

Thanks for the help. :)

I have had very little time to sit and play, and it is usually at night, and never saw the button on the dash.
The overhead lighting is not so great in the car at night, especially with the black interior.

Boy do I feel so stupid, good thing the button was not a snake, as I would have been dead by now.
But, I had some time on last Tuesday during the daylight and moved my emergency mask out of the way and wow, it magically appeared.

As far as the printed manuals, I have ordered a new set of factory manuals, from a local dealer, last check they are expected April 5. It's been 2 weeks so far, not so sure what the delay is. So when I have a few minutes I read the PDF manuals that I have downloaded on to my thumb drive. And I read a few pages from the manuals, when I have a few mins.

But honestly, I have learned so much just by reading here prior to buying my car, and now I read a few topics every night that peek my interest, now that I'm an owner.
I have found the knowledge base is a very great resource.

I have also honestly figured out a lot, just sitting in the driveway for 30 minute "learning sessions" I'm sure my neighbors think I'm crazy. But I learn best by doing (tactile learner), so I read and then go and try experimenting.
Example, I learned how to download updated maps from a topic here. I went and got a dedicated thumb drive and downloaded the maps and then installed. Worked as advertised.

I thank you all for your responses.