The driver information center (DIC)/Trip Computer Displays several warning messages,
gage information, fuel information, and season/ trip odometer information. The DIC
also contains the Options menu, which is used in programming the Personalization feature.
Warning Messages
The driver information center (DIC) can also display several warning messages.
These warning messages make the driver aware of a particular problem with the vehicle.
They are displayed by the level of priority. The following messages may be displayed:
| • | A/C Off For Engine Protection |
| • | Charging System Failure |
| • | Hot Engine Oil Reduce Speed |
| • | Left Front Turn Lamp Out |
| • | Left Rear Turn Lamp Out |
| • | Stability Control Off (VDC option) |
| • | Traction Control Off (TCS option) |
| • | Right Front Turn Lamp Out |
| • | Right Rear Turn Lamp Out |
| • | Service Brake Apply Sensor |
| • | Service Stability System |
| • | Service Variable Effort Steering |
| • | Stability Control Active |
| • | Starting Disabled Due To Electronic Throttle Control |
| • | Starting Disabled Due To Theft System |
| • | Theft System Not Programmed |
| • | Traction Control Active |
For a list of the warning DIC indicators refer to Indicator/Warning Message
Description and Operation.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer button is used to access the Odometer, Trip Distance A and
B. Average Speed and Time Elapsed modes are available in the uplevel driver information
center (DIC)
Odometer
The odometer is capable of displaying values from 0-999,999 mi
or km. If the ignition is in the OFF or ACC position, the odometer can be displayed
by pressing the trip button. The odometer will remain displayed for 5 seconds.
If the ignition is in the OFF position, the odometer will also be displayed for 15 seconds.
Trip Distance A and B
The DIC can display Trip A or Trip B odometers. The trip odometers are capable
of displaying values from 0-99999.9 mi or km. When the maximum value
is reached, the trip odometer will roll over to 0.0. To reset the trip odometer, press
the Set/Reset Button. If the Set/Reset Button is held for three seconds it will perform
a retro-active reset. This feature is used to display the total number of miles accumulated
on a trip since the last ignition turning.
Average Speed
Displays the average speed of the vehicle in mph or kmh since the last time
this feature was reset.
Time Elapsed
The timer is displayed as XX (hours) :XX (minutes) :XX (seconds). The timer
status and data value is retained in memory when the ignition is turned OFF. When
the ignition is turned ON again, the timer status and data value is resumed. The timer
maximum value is 99:59:59. When the maximum is reached, the timer rolls over to 00:00:00
and continues to operate. The timer can start, stop, and continue by pressing Set/Reset.
The Set/Reset button is pressed and held for three seconds to reset the timer to zero.
Options Mode
The options button is used to access the Personalization mode in the driver
information center (DIC). It will also access the Date, Language, Display Units, Daytime
Display Enhancements, Engine Oil Monitor System, Tire Inflation Monitor System, and
Compass Calibration modes
Date
The Set/Reset button is used to adjust the date. Each time the Set/Reset button
is pressed and held it will scroll through the numeric choices for the year/day. Once
the correct digit appears the Set/Reset button should be depressed to hold the numeric
position. Press the options button to advance to the next year/day parameter.
Language
The language of the DIC (and head-up display (HUD) can set to English, French,
or Spanish by pressing the Set/Reset button. Once the preferred language is chosen,
the options button is pressed to move to the next mode.
Display Units
The units of the DIC and other vehicle displays can be set to English or Metric
by pressing the DIC Set/Reset button. Once the preferred units are chosen, the options
button is pressed to move to the next mode.
Daytime Display Enhancements
Allows the daytime color scheme to be changed for improved viewing of the DIC.
Engine Oil Monitor System
Allows the reset of the Engine Oil Monitor System to 100 percent after
the vehicle has been serviced.
Tire Inflation Monitor System
Allows the reset of the Tire Inflation Monitor System on ABS equipped vehicles
once air pressure within the tires has been changed.
Compass Calibration
The DIC compass is self -calibrating. However, the compass may need to
be recalibrated once it travels outside a specific geographic zone. For compass calibrations
and zones refer to: Electronic Compass Calibration in Instrument Panel, Gages, and
Console.
Personalization
The DIC will customize a number of driver preferences. For complete details
on Personalization: Refer to
Vehicle Personalization
in
Personalization.
Set/Reset Button
This button is used to set or reset values within the trip odometer, average
economy, or options mode. Refer to the descriptions to find out which items can be
reset.
Gages Button (Uplevel DIC)
This button is used to access the Oil Life Remaining, Transmission Fluid Temp,
Battery, Engine Hours, and Engine Boost (with supercharger) modes.
Engine Oil Life Remaining
This mode will indicate the percentage of remaining oil life before the driver
is alerted to change the oil. The powertrain control module (PCM) will transmit the
class 2 message to display the CHANGE OIL SOON warning on the driver information
center (DIC) once the remaining oil life falls below five percent. Once the oil has
been changed the engine oil life monitor needs to be reset in the options mode.
Transmission Fluid Temp
Displays the Temperature of the transmission fluid in °F or °C as chosen
by the driver.
Battery
Displays the current voltage as communicated by the body control module (BCM).
Engine Hours
Displays the total number of hours the engine has operated while in RUN. The
hourmeter shall update every 6 minutes and will not change if the battery is
disconnected or removed. The hourmeter will reset to 0.0 when 100, 000 hours
are accumulated and begin to accumulate hours again.
Engine Boost (if supercharged)
Displays a graphic indicating the amount of boost as communicated by the PCM.
Fuel (Uplevel DIC)
This button is used to access the Average Fuel Economy (AFE), Instantaneous
Fuel Economy (IFE), and the Fuel Range modes.
Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
The driver information center (DIC) will display the average miles per gallon
or average liters per 100 kmh. AFE is resettable with the Set/Reset button
and is calculated as the ratio between the following values:
| • | Distance=The accumulated distance since the last AFE reset |
| • | Fuel=The accumulated fuel consumption since the last AFE reset |
Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE)
The DIC will display the instant fuel economy under the current driving conditions
and will change as driving conditions change.
Range
Fuel Range indicates the distance that the vehicle can travel under current
fuel economy and fuel level conditions. It is calculated from cumulative fuel usage,
fuel remaining, and odometer information. Fuel Range is not a resettable parameter.
If the fuel tank contains less than 2 gallons (7.6 L) the DIC will display
the low fuel message.
