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Driver Information Center (DIC)
This display gives you the status of many of your
vehicle's systems. The DIC is also used to display driver
personalization features and warning/status messages.
All messages will appear in the DIC display, located at
the bottom of the instrument panel cluster.
DIC Controls and Displays
The Driver Information Center (DIC) buttons are
located to the right of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel, near the air outlets.INFO (Information): Pressing this button up or down
will display the OUTSIDE TEMP, MILES RANGE,
MPG AVG, MPG INST, GAL FUEL USED, AVG
MPH, TIMER, BATTERY VOLTS, LF
-RF-LR-RR
TIRE (If Equipped), ENGINE OIL LIFE, TRANS
FLUID LIFE, PHONE (Option) and FEATURE
PROGRAMMING and Blank Display.
INFO (Information) RESET: Pressing this button will
reset the MPG AVG, GAL FUEL USED, AVG MPH,
TIMER, ENGINE OIL LIFE and TRANS FLUID
LIFE. For more information about the trip odometer,
see ªOdometerº in the Index.
MPG AVG (Average Miles per Gallon): This
message shows the approximate fuel economy you
have averaged since the last time you reset the value.
To reset the MPG AVG (Average Fuel Economy),
press the INFO button to display the MPG AVG
then press and hold the INFO RESET button until
0.0 MPG AVG is displayed.
GAL (Gallons) FUEL USED: This message shows
how much fuel has been used since the last reset.
To learn how much fuel is used from a new starting
point, press the RESET button while the GAL FUEL
USED is displayed in the DIC.
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AVG MPH (Average Miles per Hour): This
message shows the average speed you have traveled
at since the last time you reset the value. To reset the
value, press the INFO button to display AVG MPH
then press and hold the INFO RESET button until
0.0 AVG MPH is displayed.
TIMER: This feature is like a stopwatch, in that
you can clock the time it takes to get from one point
to another.
To operate, press the INFO button to display TIMER.
Each of the fields for the hours, minutes and seconds
are two numeric digits.
Once TIMER 00:00:00 is displayed, press the
ON/OFF button to start the timing feature. Press the
ON/OFF button again to stop it. If you will be starting
and stopping your vehicle, during a trip for instance,
the TIMER feature will automatically start timing
where it left off when you last stopped. To reset it,
press and hold the INFO RESET button until the
display reads TIMER 00:00:00. Press the INFO
button to exit from the TIMER display.ENGINE OIL LIFE: Press the INFO button to
display ENGINE OIL LIFE, then press and hold the
INFO RESET button until 100% ENGINE OIL
LIFE is displayed. (This only needs to be reset after
you have had the oil changed.)
TRANSMISSION FLUID LIFE MONITOR:
Under normal conditions, the rate of deterioration
of the transmission fluid is slow. See ªMaintenance
Scheduleº in the Index for proper fluid and change
intervals. To reset the transmission fluid life, press
the INFO button to display TRANS FLUID LIFE,
then press and hold the INFO RESET button
until 100% TRANS FLUID LIFE is displayed.
(This only needs to be reset after you have had the
fluid changed.)
ON/OFF: Pressing this button turns the Programming
and Personalization Features on and off. (FEATURE
PROGRAMMING must be displayed on the DIC to
begin actual programming.) This button also starts and
stops the timer.
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OUTSIDE TEMP (Temperature): This message
shows the outside temperature. After this display has
been on the DIC for about five seconds, the words
OUTSIDE TEMP will disappear so that only the
temperature remains.
MILES RANGE: This message shows about how
many miles you can drive without refilling your fuel
tank. Once the range drops below 40 miles (64 km)
remaining, the display will show LOW.
MPG INST (Instantaneous Miles per Gallon):
This message shows the instantaneous fuel economy
which varies with your driving conditions, such as
acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being
traveled. The INFO RESET button does not function
in this mode.
BATTERY VOLTS: This message shows the current
battery voltage. If the voltage is normal the display will
show BATTERY VOLTS OK. If the voltage drops
below 10.5 volts, the display will show BATTERY
VOLTS LOW. If the voltage is above 16 volts, the
display will show BATTERY VOLTS HIGH. If the
display shows the high or low message, you will need
to have your battery checked. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC) Messagesº later in this section for
more information.LF-RF-LR-RR TIRE (If Equipped):On vehicles
equipped with the tire pressure monitor, this message
shows the tire pressure for each tire (left front, right
front, left rear and right rear). Pressing the INFO button
will scroll through the tire pressure for each of the four
tires, such as the following:
34 PSI LF TIRE OK or
234 kPa LF TIRE OK
If a tire pressure is below 25 PSI (172 kPa) or above
38 PSI (265 kPa), the message will appear as shown
above except it will show TIRE LOW or TIRE HIGH as
appropriate. If desired, the tire pressure information can
be programmed not to appear when using the INFO
button to scroll through the DIC displays. See ªVehicle
Programming and Personalization Featuresº in the Index.
If a low or high tire pressure is detected by the system
while driving, a CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message
will appear in the display. If this occurs, press the INFO
button to scroll to the tire(s) with a low or high pressure
condition. See ªDriver Information Center (DIC)
Messagesº later in this section for more information.
ENG/MET (English/Metric): Press this button to
display information in the English (miles) or metric
(kilometers) system.
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These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed
in one of your vehicle's systems. Vehicles that are first
sold in Canada will have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify the problem. You must
then press INFO or INFO RESET to clear the display
screen for further use. However, be sure to take any
message that appears on the display screen seriously and
remember that pressing the INFO or INFO RESET button
will only make the message disappear, not the problem.
DIC messages can also be displayed in French, German,
Spanish and Japanese. Contact your dealer to have the
language display adjusted for your vehicle.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
- 7: This message
will appear if the battery is not being charged. Have the
electrical system checked by your dealership at your
earliest convenience.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
- 27: This message
is displayed when the vehicle has detected that the
battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable point.
The battery saver system will start reducing certain
features of the vehicle that you may not be able to
notice. At the point that features are disabled, this
message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying
to save the charge in the battery. Turn off unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to recharge.BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH
- 8: This message
shows that the electrical charging system is overcharging
(more than 16 volts). To avoid being stranded, have the
electrical system checked by your dealership. You can
reduce the charging overload by using the accessories.
Turn on the lamps and radio, set the climate control on
AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear window
defogger on. You can monitor battery voltage on the
DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW
- 6: This message
will appear when the electrical system is charging
less than 10.5 volts or if the battery has been drained.
If this message appears immediately after starting,
it is possible that the generator can still recharge the
battery. The battery should recharge while driving but
may take a few hours to do so. Consider using an
auxiliary charger (be sure to follow the manufacturer's
instructions) to boost the battery after returning home
or to a final destination. If this message appears while
driving or after starting your vehicle and stays on, have
it checked immediately to determine the cause of this
problem. To help the generator recharge the battery
quickly, you can reduce the load on the electrical system
by turning off the accessories. You can monitor battery
voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button.
The normal range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
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CHANGE BRAKE PADS - 125: This message is used
to notify you that the brake pads may have worn down.
A sensor is connected to the brake pads and is triggered
when they wear to a certain point. Have the front and
rear brakes serviced by your dealer as soon as possible.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
- 82: This means that
the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be
changed within 200 miles. See ªEngine Oilº and ªFilter
Recommendationsº in the Index. After an oil change,
the Oil Life Indicator must be reset. See ªOil Life
Indicator, How to Resetº in the Index.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID
- 47: This message will
appear when it is time to replace the transaxle fluid.
See ªMaintenance Scheduleº in the Index for the
proper fluid and change intervals.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID
- 37: This message will
display if the ignition is in ON to inform the driver
that the brake fluid level is low. Have the brake
system serviced by a technician as soon as possible.
See ªBrake System Warning Lightº in the Index.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL
- 2: This message
will appear when there is a low level of engine coolant.
Have the cooling system serviced by a technician as
soon as possible.CHECK FUEL GAGE
- 50: This message will appear
when the fuel supply is less than 5 gallons (18.9 L) and
the display is turned off. A single chime will also sound
when this message is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP
- 61: This message will appear
if the gas cap has not been fully tightened. You should
recheck your gas cap to ensure that it's on properly.
CHECK OIL LEVEL
- 36: For correct operation of
the low oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on
a level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL message
may appear if the vehicle is parked on grades. The oil
level sensing system does not check for actual oil level
if the engine has been off for a short period of time,
and the oil level is never sensed while the engine is
running. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears,
and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with
the engine off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level
should be checked by observing the oil dipstick.
Prior to checking the oil level, be sure the engine has
been off for a few minutes and your vehicle is on a
level surface. Then check the dipstick and add oil
if necessary. See ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
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SERVICE CHARGING SYS - 102: This message
will display when a problem with the charging system
has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced at
your dealership.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS
- 106: This message
will display if an electrical problem has occurred within
the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or the ignition
switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
- 101: The Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem within
the fuel system when this message appears. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL
- 107: A problem
with the idle control has occurred when this message
displays. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS
- 54: If you ever see
the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message, it means
there may be a problem with your stability enhancement
system. If you see this message, try to reset the system
(stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine again).
If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still
comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see
your dealer for service. Reduce your speed and drive
accordingly. A single chime will also sound when this
message is displayed.SERVICE STEERING SYS
- 127: This message
is displayed when a problem has been detected in
the magnetic speed variable assist steering system.
If message comes on, service is required.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS
- 84: This message is
displayed to indicate that the suspension system is not
operating properly. To correct this problem, have your
vehicle serviced at your dealership.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM
- 34: This message
means there is a problem with the PASS
-Key III
system. A fault has been detected in the system which
means that the system is disabled and is not protecting
the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts, however, you
may want to take your vehicle to your dealer before
turning off the engine.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM
- 51: When this message
is displayed, the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is
not working properly. See your dealer for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
- 100: See your dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
- 3: This message is
displayed when a non
-emissions related powertrain
malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced by a
technician as soon as possible.
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Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features
Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that allows
you to program certain features to a preferred setting
for up to two people. The number of programmable
features varies depending upon which model of the
vehicle is purchased. On all vehicles, features such as
climate control settings, radio preset settings, exterior
lighting at unlock, remote lock and unlock confirmation,
and automatic door locks have already been programmed
for your convenience. Some vehicles are equipped with
additional features that can be programmed including the
seat position, steering column position (if equipped)
and outside mirror position. The navigation screen
preferences (if equipped) will remain at the last
set position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program
additional personalization features, the driver's preferences
are recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter or by pressing the appropriate
memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver's door.
Certain features can be programmed not to recall until the
key is placed in the ignition. To change feature preferences
you must use one of the following procedures.Entering Feature Programming
To enter the feature programming mode,
do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to ON, making sure the
vehicle is in PARK (P).
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver's door panel. The DIC display will
show either 1 or 2 depending on which button
was selected.
3. Press the INFO button until FEATURE
PROGRAMMING appears on the DIC display.
4. Press the ON/OFF button to enter
FEATURE PROGRAMMING.
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Tire Pressure Display (If Equipped)
This feature will allow the individual tire pressure
readings to be displayed when using the INFO button to
scroll through the DIC displays. Even with this feature
programmed to be turned off, a low or high tire pressure
condition will still cause the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
message to be displayed on the DIC. See ªDriver
Information Center (DIC) Messagesº in the Index
for more information.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ON
Mode 2: OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 1. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle
is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different
mode, do the following:
1. Enter FEATURE PROGRAMMING following the
instructions listed previously.2. Press the down arrow on the INFO button until TIRE
PRESSURE DISPLAY appears on the DIC display.
3. To turn on the feature, press the ON/OFF button
until ON appears on the DIC display. To turn it off,
press the ON/OFF button until OFF appears on
the display.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.
Driver's Names Set/Recall (If Equipped)
This feature allows individual driver's names to be
displayed in the DIC when the ignition is turned to ON.
This feature only works when the remote keyless entry
transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle or when buttons
1 or 2 on the driver's door are pressed. See your dealer
for assistance in programming this feature.
Exiting Feature Programming
To exit FEATURE PROGRAMMING, press the
INFO RESET or INFO button.