Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle may have a DIC. If it does, the DIC will
show information about the vehicle and the
surroundings.
E/M (English/Metric Button):You can change the
display to a metric or English reading at any time
by pressing E/M.
MODE:Press this button to cycle through three modes
of operation — off, compass/temperature and trip
computer 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 38°F (3°C), the temperature
reading will toggle between displaying the outside
temperature and the word ICE for two minutes.
Trip Computer Mode:In the trip computer mode,
pressing the MODE button cycles through the
ve displays. Press the MODE button after the last trip
computer display to return the DIC to the OFF mode.
See “Trip Computer” later in this section for more
information.
Compass Variance
Compass variance is the difference between magnetic
north and geographic north. In some areas of the
country, the difference is great enough to cause the
compass to give false readings. If this occurs, the
compass variance must be set.
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Error Displays
An error of the vehicle’s speed sensor or fuel
sender will cause -E- to be displayed.
In the absence of vehicle communications, a dash
“- -” is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
Trip Computer
There are ve trip computer displays available 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 (Instant 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 MODE and E/M buttons for at least
two seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the
display showing all segments brie y. A reset can only
be done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
displays. AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED
can only be reset independently. Only the mode
that is displayed will be reset.
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