2006 CHEVROLET IMPALA display

Driver Information Center (DIC)
Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC).
All messages will appear in the DIC display located
below the speedometer in the instrument panel cluster.
The DIC buttons are located on the instrument panel,
to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a short
delay, the DIC will display the information that was
last displayed before the engine was turned off.
The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system
information, and warning messages if a system problem
is detected. The bottom line of the DIC shows the
shift lever position indicator. SeeAutomatic Transaxle
Operation on page 2-25for more information.
If your vehicle has these features, the DIC also displays
the compass direction and the outside air temperature
when viewing the trip and fuel information. The compass
direction appears on the top right corner of the DIC
display. The outside air temperature automatically
appears in the bottom right corner of the DIC display.
If there is a problem with the system that controls
the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced
with dashes. If this occurs, have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer.
The DIC also allows some features to be customized.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-52for
more information.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed
by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument
panel, to the right of the instrument panel cluster.
DIC Buttons
The buttons are the
trip/fuel, vehicle
information, customization,
and set/reset buttons.
The button functions
are detailed in the
following pages.
3(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to display the
odometer, trip odometers, fuel range, average economy,
instantaneous economy, Displacement on Demand™
(DoD™) indicator on vehicles with this feature, and
average speed.
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T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to display
the oil life, units, tire pressure readings and Tire Pressure
Monitor (TPM) system programming on vehicles with a
Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system, compass zone and
compass calibration on vehicles with this feature, and
remote keyless entry transmitter programming.
U(Customization):Press this button to customize the
feature settings on your vehicle. SeeDIC Vehicle
Customization on page 3-52for more information.
V(Set/Reset):Press this button to set or reset certain
functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages
on the DIC.
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
3
(Trip/Fuel):Press this button to scroll through
the following menu items:
Odometer
Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.
This display shows the distance the vehicle has
been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).
Trip A and Trip B
Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP A or TRIP B
displays. This display shows the current distance
traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the
last reset for each trip odometer. Both trip odometers
can be used at the same time.Each trip odometer can be reset to zero separately by
pressing the set/reset button while the desired trip
odometer is displayed.
The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active
reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to
the number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition
was last turned on. This can be used if the trip
odometer is not reset at the beginning of the trip.
To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold
the set/reset button for at least two seconds. The
trip odometer will display the number of miles (mi)
or kilometers (km) driven since the ignition was last
turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle
begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate
mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles
(8 km) before it is started again, and then the
retro-active reset feature is activated, the display will
show 5 miles (8 km). As the vehicle begins moving, the
display will then increase to 5.1 miles (8.2 km),
5.2 miles (8.4 km), etc.
If the retro-active reset feature is activated after
the vehicle is started, but before it begins moving,
the display will show the number of miles (mi) or
kilometers (km) that were driven during the last
ignition cycle.
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Fuel Range
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.
This display shows the approximate number of
remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can
be driven without refueling.
The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the
vehicle’s fuel economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank.
This estimate will change if driving conditions change.
For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent
stops, this display may read one number, but if
the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may
change even though the same amount of fuel is in the
fuel tank. This is because different driving conditions
produce different fuel economies. Generally, freeway
driving produces better fuel economy than city driving.
If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL LEVEL LOW
message will be displayed. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW”
underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45
for more information.
Average Economy
Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays.
This display shows the approximate average miles per
gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
This number is calculated based on the number of mpg
(L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item
was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY, press and hold the
set/reset button. The display will return to zero.
Instantaneous Economy and Displacement
on Demand™ (DoD™) Indicator
Press the trip/fuel button until INST ECONOMY displays.
If your vehicle has a V8 engine, INST ECONOMY
8CYL MODE will display. This display shows the current
fuel economy at a particular moment and will change
frequently as driving conditions change. This display
shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles
per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset.
If your vehicle has a V8 engine, a Displacement on
Demand™ (DoD™) indicator will display on the right side
of the DIC, while INST ECONOMY displays on the left
side. DoD™ allows the engine to operate on either four or
eight cylinders, depending on your driving demands.
When DoD™ is active, 4CYL MODE will display on the
DIC. When DoD™ is inactive, 8CYL MODE will display.
SeeDisplacement on Demand™ (DoD™) (5.3L V8
Engine) on page 2-25for more information.
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Average Speed
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEED
displays. This display shows the average speed of the
vehicle in miles per hour (mph) or kilometers per
hour (km/h). This average is calculated based on the
various vehicle speeds recorded since the last reset of
this value. To reset the value, press and hold the
set/reset button. The display will return to zero.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
T
(Vehicle Information):Press this button to scroll
through the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE
REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate
of the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE
REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains. The engine oil life system
will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent
with your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See
“CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” underDIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-45. You should change your oil as
soon as possible. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-17.In
addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is recommended in the
Maintenance Schedule in this manual. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for more information.
Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE yourself after
each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not
to reset the OIL LIFE accidentally at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset
accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine
oil life system, seeEngine Oil Life System on page 5-20.
Units
Press the vehicle information button until UNITS
displays. This display allows you to select between
English or Metric units of measurement. Once in this
display, press the set/reset button to select between
ENGLISH or METRIC units.
Tire Pressure
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system,
the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the DIC. The
tire pressure will be shown in either pounds per square
inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa). Press the vehicle
information button until the DIC shows the tire pressure
for the front tires. Press the vehicle information button
again to view the pressure for the rear tires.
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If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected by
the system while driving, a message advising you
to check the pressure in a specic tire will appear in
the display. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on page 5-60
andDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-45for
more information.
Learn Tire Positions
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire
or sensor, the system must re-learn the tire positions.
To re-learn the tire positions, seeTire Pressure Monitor
System on page 5-61. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 5-64andDIC Warnings and Messages
on page 3-45for more information.
Compass Zone
Your vehicle may have this feature. Under certain
circumstances, such as during a long distance
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to compensate for
compass variance and reset the zone. To change the
compass zone through the DIC, seeDIC Compass
on page 3-44.
Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually calibrated. To calibrate
the compass through the DIC, seeDIC Compass
on page 3-44.
Remote Key
This display allows you to match the remote keyless
entry transmitter to your vehicle. To match a remote
keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle, do the
following:
1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS
VTO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays.
2. Press the set/reset button.
The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE
will display.
3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the
rst transmitter at the same time for approximately
15 seconds.
A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is
matched.
4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat
Step 3.
Each vehicle can have a maximum of eight
transmitters matched to it.
5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the
key to OFF.
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
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Customization Menu Items
U
(Customization):Press this button to enter the
feature settings menu. This display allows you to
customize the feature settings on your vehicle.
SeeDIC Vehicle Customization on page 3-52for
more information.
DIC Compass
Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver
Information Center (DIC).
Compass Zone
Under certain circumstances, such as during a long
distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to
compensate for compass variance and reset the zone
through the DIC.
Compass variance is the difference between the earth’s
magnetic north and true geographic north. If not
adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass
in the vehicle could give false readings.
In order to do this, the compass must be set or
calibrated to the variance zone in which the vehicle is
traveling.To adjust for compass variance, use the following
procedure:
Compass Variance Procedure
1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS
VTO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays.
2. Find the vehicle’s current location and variance
zone number on the map.
Zones 1 through 15 are available.
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3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and
select the appropriate variance zone.
Navigate to one of the trip/fuel menu screens to
view the direction the vehicle is moving. This will be
shown in the top right corner of the DIC display.
4. If you need to calibrate the compass, use the
compass calibration procedure. See “Compass
Calibration Procedure” following.
Compass Calibration
The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate
the compass in a safe location where driving the vehicle
in circles is not a problem. If “CAL” should ever appear in
the DIC display, the compass may need calibration.
To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure:
Compass Calibration Procedure
1. Before calibrating the compass, make sure the
compass zone is set to the variance zone in
which the vehicle is traveling. See “Compass
Variance Procedure” earlier in this section.
2. Press the vehicle information button until the
PRESS
VTO CALIBRATE COMPASS screen
is displayed.3. Press the set/reset button to start the compass
calibration.
4. The DIC will display CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in circles at less
than 5 mph (8 km/h) to complete the calibration.
The DIC will display CALIBRATION COMPLETE
when the calibration is complete.
DIC Warnings and Messages
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver
that the status of the vehicle has changed and that
some action may be needed by the driver to correct the
condition. Multiple messages may appear one after
another. Some messages may not require immediate
action, but you can press the set/reset button to
acknowledge that you received the message and clear it
from the DIC display. Pressing any of the DIC buttons
will also acknowledge and clear any messages.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display
because they are more urgent. These messages
require action before they can be cleared. You should
take any messages that appear on the display seriously
and remember that clearing the messages will only
make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
The following are the possible messages that can be
displayed and some information about them.
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AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF
This message will display when the automatic
headlamps are turned off. SeeDaytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14for
more information.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON
This message will display when the automatic
headlamps are turned on. SeeDaytime Running Lamps
(DRL)/Automatic Headlamp System on page 3-14for
more information.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message will display when service is required for
the vehicle. See your GM dealer. SeeEngine Oil
on page 5-17andScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Acknowledging the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING. That
must be done at the OIL LIFE screen under the
vehicle information menu. See “Oil Life” underDIC
Operation and Displays on page 3-39andEngine Oil
Life System on page 5-20.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
system, this message will display when the tire pressure
in one of the tires needs to be checked. This message
will also display LEFT FRONT, RIGHT FRONT,
LEFT REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate which tire
needs to be checked. You can receive more than one
tire pressure message at a time. To read the other
messages that may have been sent at the same time,
press the set/reset button. If a tire pressure message
appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the
tire pressures checked and set to those shown on
your Tire Loading Information Label. SeeTires
on page 5-54,Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-29, and
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-60. The DIC
display also shows the tire pressure values for the front
and rear tires by pressing the vehicle information
button. SeeDIC Operation and Displays on page 3-39.
If the tire pressure is low, the low tire pressure
warning light will come on. SeeTire Pressure Light
on page 3-33.
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the driver’s door is not
closed properly. When this message appears, you
should make sure that the driver’s door is closed
completely.
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