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Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Option)
Sunroof (Optional) Version Shown
The DIC will show information about the vehicle and
the surroundings.
RESET (Reset Button):
You can reset the AVG ECON, FUEL USED or
AVG SPEED trip computer modes by pressing and
holding this button for three seconds while you are in
the mode you wish to reset.To change the display to a metric or English reading,
press and hold the RESET and MODE buttons for
three seconds.
The reset button can be used to set the compass zone
variation. See ªCompass Varianceº in the Index.
The reset button can also be used to manually
calibrate the compass. See ªManual Compass
Calibrationº in the Index.
MODE (Mode Button): Press this button to cycle
through three modes of operation
-- Off,
Compass/Temperature and Trip Computer mode.
In the Trip Computer mode, pressing the MODE
button cycles through the five displays. Press the
MODE button after the last Trip Computer display to
return the DIC to the OFF mode.
Off: No driver information is displayed in this mode
of operation.
Compass/Temperature Mode: One of eight compass
readings and the outside temperature are displayed. If
the temperature is below 38F (3C), the temperature
reading will toggle between displaying the outside
temperature and the word ªICEº for two minutes.
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Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put the
compass into the calibration mode.
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
Compass/Temperature mode. Press the RESET button
for at least 10 seconds until the calibration symbol
appears and all segments of the compass display are
illuminated. Release the button and complete three 360
turns in an area free from large metal objects. The
calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading
will be displayed.
Error Displays
An error of the vehicle's speed sensor or fuel sender
will cause ª
-E-º to be displayed.
In the absence of vehicle communications, a double
dash ª
--º is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are five trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button.
The information will appear in the following order:
AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy): This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.
INST ECON (Instantaneous Fuel Economy):
This shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.
RANGE (Trip Range): This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on
the last few hours of driving.
FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used): This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.
AVG SPEED (Average Speed): This shows the
average speed since the last reset.
Resetting the Trip Computer
Press and hold the RESET button for at least two
seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the display
showing all segments on for a period of half a second.
A reset can only be done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED
and AVG SPEED displays.
