Fuel Range
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays.This display shows the approximate number ofremaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle canbe driven without refueling. The display will show LOWif the fuel level is low.
The fuel range estimate is based on an average of thevehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history andthe amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. Thisestimate will change if driving conditions change.For example, if driving in traffic and making frequentstops, this display may read one number, but if thevehicle is driven on a freeway, the number may changeeven though the same amount of fuel is in the fuel tank.This is because different driving conditions producedifferent fuel economies. Generally, freeway drivingproduces better fuel economy than city driving. Fuelrange cannot be reset.
Average Economy
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE ECONOMYdisplays. This display shows the approximate averagemiles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers(L/100 km). This number is calculated based on thenumber of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last timethis menu item was reset. To reset AVERAGEECONOMY, press and hold the set/reset button.
Fuel Used
Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays.This display shows the number of gallons (gal) orliters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menuitem. To reset the fuel used information, press and holdthe set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed.
Timer
Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.This display can be used as a timer.
To start the timer, press the set/reset button whileTIMER is displayed. The display will show the amountof time that has passed since the timer was last reset,not including time the ignition is off. Time will continueto be counted as long as the ignition is on, even ifanother display is being shown on the DIC. Thetimer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and59 seconds (99:59:59) after which the display willreturn to zero.
To stop the timer, press the set/reset button brieflywhile TIMER is displayed.
To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the set/resetbutton while TIMER is displayed.
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Transmission Temperature
Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.This display shows the temperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) ordegrees Celsius (°C).
Instantaneous Economy
If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel buttonuntil INST ECON displays. This display shows thecurrent fuel economy at a particular moment and willchange frequently as driving conditions change. Thisdisplay shows the instantaneous fuel economy in milesper gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).Unlike average economy, this screen cannot be reset.
The display may also show if the vehicle is currentlyin V4, V6 or V8 mode.
Average Vehicle Speed
Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE SPEEDdisplays. This display shows the average speed inmiles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h).
Blank Display
This display shows no information.
Vehicle Information Menu Items
T(Vehicle Information):Press this button to scrollthrough the following menu items:
Oil Life
Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. This display shows an estimateof the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OILLIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% ofthe current oil life remains. The engine oil life systemwill alert you to change the oil on a schedule consistentwith your driving conditions.
When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGEENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on thedisplay. See“CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON”underDICWarnings and Messageson page 4!48. You shouldchange the oil as soon as you can. SeeEngine Oilonpage 7!17. In addition to the engine oil life systemmonitoring the oil life, additional maintenance isrecommended in the Maintenance Schedule in thismanual. SeeScheduled Maintenanceo n p a g e 8!3formore information.
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