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.4(Fuel): Press this button to display fuel information
such as fuel economy and range.
2(Gauges): Press this button to display gauge
information like oil pressure and temperature, coolant
temperature, automatic transmission fluid temperature,
if equipped, battery voltage, and front/rear tire
pressures. TRIP :
Press this button to display your total and trip
distance driven, the elapsed time function, your average
speed, and the engine oil life.
OPTION : Press this button to choose personal options
that are available on your vehicle, depending on the
options your vehicle is equipped with, such as door
locks, easy entry seats, and language.
RESET : Press this button, used along with the other
buttons, to reset system functions, select personal
options, and turn off or acknowledge messages on
the DIC.
FUEL Button
The fuel button displays average fuel economy and
instantaneous fuel economy, calculated for your specific
driving conditions, and range information.
Average Fuel Economy : The average fuel economy is
viewed as a long-term approximation of your overall
driving conditions. You should reset the average fuel
economy display every time you refuel. If you press the
RESET button in this mode while you are driving, the
system will reset this display and begin figuring fuel
economy from that point in time.
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ABS (Antilock Brake System) ACTIVE
This message displays when the Antilock Brake System
(ABS) is adjusting brake pressure to help avoid a
braking skid.
Slippery road conditions may exist if this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly. The
message stays on for a few seconds after the system
stops adjusting brake pressure. See Antilock Brake
System (ABS)
on page 5‑5for more information.
ACTIVE HANDLING
This message displays when the Active Handling
System is operating. The Active Handling System is a
computer controlled system that assists the driver in
controlling the vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
You may feel or hear the system working and see the
ACTIVE HANDLING message displayed in the DIC.
This message stays on for a few seconds following the
active handling event. This is normal when the system
is operating. See Active Handling System
on page 5‑8andBraking on page 5‑4.
ACTIVE HANDLING READY
This message displays when the functional check
of the Active Handling System has been completed.
See Active Handling System
on page 5‑8for more
information.
ATTACH TRUNK PARTITION
If the vehicle has a power convertible top, this message
displays and a sound will be heard if the trunk partition
is not in place. Open the hatch/trunk and make sure the
trunk partition is secure and no objects are on the trunk
partition. See Rear Storage Area
on page 3‑51for
more information.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE
This message displays when the vehicle has
detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond
a reasonable point. The battery saver system starts
reducing certain features of the vehicle that you may
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.
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SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem with the
Active Handling System and the vehicle needs service.
The active handling system light on the instrument
panel cluster also turns on and a sound will be heard.
See your dealer/retailer. When this message is
displayed, the system is not working. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See Active Handling System
on page 5‑8for more information.
SERVICE AIR CONDITIONING
This message displays when the electronic sensors
that control the air conditioning and heating systems
are no longer working. Have the climate control system
serviced by your dealer/retailer if you notice a drop in
heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES
If this message displays while you are driving, stop as
soon as possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the
engine again to reset the system. If the message stays
on, or comes back on again while you are driving, the
vehicle is in need of service. See your dealer/retailer. If the antilock brake system (ABS) warning light is on
and the regular brake system warning light is not on,
you still have brakes, but do not have ABS. If the
regular brake system warning light is also on, you do
not have ABS and there is a problem with the brakes.
See
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
on
page 4‑37and Brake System Warning Lighton
page 4‑36.
If this message is displayed, the Traction Control
System (TCS) and the Active Handling System will
also be disabled. The DIC will scroll three messages:
SERVICE ANTILOCK BRAKES, SERVICE TRACTION
SYSTEM, and SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING, and the
instrument panel cluster lights will come on along with a
sound. When the service message is displayed, the
computer controlled systems will not assist the driver.
Have the system repaired by your dealer/retailer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
To acknowledge these messages, press the RESET
button.
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TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE
HANDLING –OFF
This message displays, the instrument panel cluster
light turns on, and a sound will be heard when the
Traction Control System (TCS) and Active Handling
System are turned off by pressing the Active Handling
System button on the console for five seconds. The
Antilock Brake System (ABS) remains on with the TCS
and Active Handling System off. Adjust your driving
accordingly. See Traction Control System (TCS)
on
page 5‑6and Active Handling Systemon page 5‑8for more information.
To acknowledge this message, press the RESET
button.
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE
HANDLING –ON
If the Traction Control System (TCS) and Active
Handling System are off, this message displays briefly,
the instrument panel cluster light turns off, and a sound
will be heard when the TCS and Active Handling
System are turned on by briefly pressing the Active
Handling System button on the console. See Traction
Control System (TCS)
on page 5‑6and Active
Handling Systemon page 5‑8for more information.
TRACTION SYSTEM –OFF
This message displays and stays on, a sound will be
heard, and the traction control system (TCS) warning
light on the instrument panel cluster turns on when the
TCS is turned off by pressing the Active Handling
System button on the console. See Traction Control
System (TCS) Warning Light
on page 4‑38. See
Traction Control System (TCS)on page 5‑6for more
information.
To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
TRACTION SYSTEM –ON
This message displays and a sound will be heard when
the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned on by
pressing the Active Handling System button on the
console. This message automatically clears from the
DIC display on its own. See Traction Control System
(TCS)
on page 5‑6for more information.
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TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE
This message displays and four chimes sound if the
transmission fluid temperature rises above 132°C
(270°F) or rises rapidly. The transmission may shift
gears or apply the torque converter clutch to reduce the
fluid temperature. Driving aggressively or driving on
long hills can cause the transmission fluid temperature
to be higher than normal. If this message appears, you
may continue to drive at a slower speed. Monitor the
transmission fluid temperature and allow it to cool to at
least 110°C (230°F). The transmission fluid temperature
can be monitored with the gauges button on the DIC.
See DIC Operation and Displays
on page 4‑47and
Automatic Transmission Fluidon page 6‑31. Also
check the engine coolant temperature. If it is also hot,
see Engine Overheating on page 6‑38.
If this message is displayed during normal vehicle
operation on flat roads, the vehicle may need service.
See your dealer/retailer for an inspection.
If driving in a performance or competitive manner, the
use of (S) Sport Automatic Mode or (S) Sport Manual
Paddle Shift gear selection is recommended. See
Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 3‑26for
more information. To acknowledge the message, press the RESET button.
The message reappears every 10 minutes until this
condition changes. If you do not press the RESET
button, the message remains on the display until the
condition changes.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message displays and a sound will be heard if a
turn signal is left on for 1.2 km (three-quarters of a mile).
Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to the off
position.
To acknowledge this message, press the RESET
button.
UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP
This message displays and a sound will be heard if you
try to lower the convertible top without first unlocking
the top. Move the latch handle to unlock the convertible
top. See
Convertible Top (Manual)
on page 3‑59or
Convertible Top (Power) on page 3‑66.
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DIC Vehicle Personalization
Many features on your vehicle can be personalized.
This means that the operation of these features can be
set to operate differently depending on who is driving
the vehicle. See “Personal Options” later in this section
for the features that you can personalize.
The personalization settings for other features are
automatically updated and saved as the driver adjusts
them. These include the following settings and presets:
.The radio presets, tone, volume, fade, balance,
equalization (EQ) settings and source (radio
or CD)
.The last climate control setting
.The Head-Up Display (HUD) position and dimming
level, if your vehicle has this feature
.The instrument panel cluster dimming level and
last selected DIC display
Separate personalization settings are saved for two
different drivers. One of the keyless access transmitters
is assigned to driver 1. The other is assigned to driver 2.
The back of the keyless access transmitters are
labelled 1 or 2 to correspond to each driver. The current driver's preferences are recalled when one
of the following occurs:
.The lock or unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter, labelled 1 or 2, is pressed.
.The appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on
the driver's door is pressed. See
Memory Seat,
Mirrors and Steering Wheel
on page 2‑4for
more information.
.A valid keyless access transmitter is detected upon
opening the driver's door.
If more than one valid keyless access transmitter is
detected upon opening the driver's door, the driver
preferences for the lowest driver number will be
recalled.
If a keyless access transmitter that is not labelled
1 or 2 is used, the personalization system will not
recognize the transmitter. The Driver Information
Center (DIC) will not display a current driver number
and the features that are normally programmed through
the DIC will be set to the default states. Also, if the
OPTION button is pressed, the DIC does not display
the menus used to set personalizations, but instead
displays OPTIONS UNAVAILABLE for a few seconds.
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Press the OPTION button until AUTO MEMORY
RECALL appears on the display, then press the RESET
button to scroll through the following modes:
.YES
.NO (default)
If you choose YES, the driver's seat, the outside
rearview mirrors and the telescopic steering column,
if your vehicle has this feature, positions are recalled
when you turn the ignition on.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance
to the next personal option.
Auto Exit Recall : If your vehicle has the memory
package, you may have this option. This option allows
the driver's seat and telescopic steering column, if your
vehicle has this feature, to automatically move to the
current driver's exit position when one of the following
occurs:
.The vehicle is turned off or in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) or accessory mode and the driver's
door is opened.
.The vehicle is turned off or in RAP and the unlock
button on the keyless access transmitter is
pressed. In order for the Auto Exit Recall feature to work on an
automatic transmission vehicle, the vehicle must be in
P (Park). On a manual transmission vehicle, the parking
brake must be set.
Press the OPTION button until AUTO EXIT RECALL
appears on the display, then press the RESET button to
scroll through the following modes:
.YES
.NO (default)
If you choose YES, when you turn the ignition off and
open the driver's door or press the unlock button on the
keyless access transmitter, the seat and the telescopic
steering wheel, if your vehicle has this feature, will
return to their stored exit positions for an easy exit
or an easy entrance when returning to the vehicle.
The seat and steering wheel will only return to the
stored driving position if you press the appropriate
memory button or activate the auto memory recall
feature.
If you choose NO, this option will turn off.
When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance
to the next personal option.
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Approach Lights :This option briefly turns on the
parking lamps, the high-beam headlamps and the
back-up lamps during low light periods when the
keyless access transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle.
Press the OPTION button until APPROACH LIGHTS
appears on the display, then press the RESET button to
scroll through the following modes:
.OFF
.ON (default)
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose ON, the parking lamps, the high-beam
headlamps, and the back-up lamps will come on for
20 seconds during low light periods when all of the
following occurs:
.You press the unlock button on the keyless access
transmitter.
.Both of the doors are closed.
.The vehicle is off or in RAP.
The lamps remain on for 20 seconds or until a door
is opened, the lock button on the keyless access
transmitter is pressed or the vehicle is no longer
off or in RAP.
See Keyless Access System
on page 3‑5for more
information. When the mode you want is selected, press the
OPTION button to set your choice and advance to
the next personal option.
Twilight Delay :
This option allows you to set the
amount of time you want the parking lamps and
high-beam headlamps to remain on after you exit the
vehicle. This will occur when the vehicle is off or in
RAP and the headlamps are on due to the automatic
headlamp system. The parking lamps and high-beam
headlamps will remain on until the driver selected time
expires, the exterior lamp control is activated or the
vehicle is no longer off or in RAP.
Press the OPTION button until TWILIGHT DELAY
appears on the display, then press the RESET button to
scroll through the following modes:
.OFF
.15 S
.30 S (default)
.90 S
If you choose OFF, this option will turn off.
If you choose 15 S, the twilight delay time will be set to
15 seconds.
If you choose 30 S, the twilight delay time will be set to
30 seconds.
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