The vehicle information display parameters are available to the driver during the RUN power mode. The driver navigates through the various parameters displayed on the driver information center (DIC) using the INFO Up and INFO Down DIC buttons. Some parameters can be reset using the INFO RESET button.
Some parameters require information from other modules via class 2 serial data messages. If the instrument cluster (IPC) has not received data for a parameter when the time has come to display the parameter, the IPC will blank the data on the DIC. If the IPC has determined that a class 2 communication failure with one of the modules exists when the time has come to display the parameter, the IPC will display dashes on the DIC.
The vehicle information display parameters are displayed in the following order:
When the INFO Up button is pressed, the DIC will display the next parameter on the list. When the INFO Down button is pressed, the DIC will display the previous parameter on the list. When the blank display is currently being displayed and the INFO Up button is pressed, the DIC will display the outside temperature parameter.
The outside air temperature parameter may only be displayed on the analog (UY9) IPC. The outside air temperature parameter value is supplied by the instrument panel integration module (IPM) to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. The outside air temperature parameter cannot be reset by the driver. The outside air temperature parameter is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XXX °F OUTSIDE TEMP |
• | XXX °C OUTSIDE TEMP |
The XXX represents the supplied temperature value. The units of the display will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting.
The fuel range is the estimated distance that the vehicle can travel under the current fuel economy and fuel level conditions. The fuel range parameter cannot be reset by the driver. For the digital (U02) IPC, the fuel range parameter is part of the instrument cluster display and is not displayed on the DIC. For the analog (UY9) IPC, the fuel range parameter is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XXX MILES RANGE |
• | XXX km RANGE |
• | LOW RANGE |
The XXX represents the calculated range value. The units of the display will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting. The LOW RANGE message is displayed when the range is calculated to be less than 64 km (40 miles).
The average fuel economy is a function of distance divided by fuel used since the parameter was last reset. When the average fuel economy is displayed on the DIC, pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC will reset the average fuel economy parameter. For the digital (U02) IPC, the average fuel economy parameter is also part of the instrument cluster display. The average fuel economy parameter is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XX.X MPG AVG |
• | XX.X L/100km AVG |
• | XX.X km/L AVG (Japan metric -- Analog UY9) |
The XX.X represents the calculated average fuel economy value. The units of the display will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting. The DIC will display 0.0 for the english and Japan metric modes and 99.9 for the normal metric mode when the parameter is reset.
The instantaneous fuel economy is a function of distance divided by fuel used over a short period of time. The instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset by the driver. The instantaneous fuel economy parameter is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XX MPG INST |
• | XX L/100km INST |
• | XX km/L INST (Japan metric -- Analog UY9) |
The XX represents the calculated instantaneous fuel economy value. The units of the display will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting. The DIC will display 0 for the english and Japan metric modes and 99 for the normal metric mode after the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected.
The fuel used parameter is the amount of fuel that has been used since the last parameter reset. When the fuel used is displayed on the DIC, pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC will reset the fuel used parameter. The fuel used parameter is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XX.X GAL FUEL USED |
• | XXX.X L FUEL USED |
The XXX.X represents the calculated fuel used value. The units of the display will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting. The DIC will display a range from 0.0 to 99.9 GAL in the english mode and from 0.0 to 999.9 L for the metric mode.
The average vehicle speed is a function of the vehicle speed over the time since the parameter was last reset. When the average vehicle speed is displayed on the DIC, pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC will reset the average vehicle speed parameter. The average vehicle speed parameter is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XXX.X AVG MPH |
• | XX.X AVG km/h |
The XXX.X represents the calculated average vehicle speed value. The units of the display will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting.
The timer is used to record elapsed time. When the timer is displayed on the DIC, pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC will reset the timer. The timer is started and stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button on the DIC. The timer is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XX:XX:XX TIMER (ON) |
• | XX:XX:XX TIMER (OFF) |
The first XX represents hours elapsed, the second XX represents minutes elapsed, and the third XX presents seconds elapsed. The ON or OFF is a fixed display on the DIC and indicated whether the timer is currently running. The maximum range of the timer is 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. After the maximum range is reached, timer will roll-over and display all zeros (00:00:00).
The battery voltage parameter value is supplied by the dash integration module (DIM) to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. The battery voltage parameter cannot be reset by the driver. The timer is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XX.X BATTERY VOLTS OK |
• | XX.X BATTERY VOLTS LOW |
• | XX.X BATTERY VOLTS HIGH |
The XX.X represents the supplied battery voltage value. The battery voltage value will range between 0.0 and 17.0 volts. When the battery voltage is less than 10.5 volts for 30 seconds, the BATTERY VOLTS LOW will be displayed. When the battery voltage is greater than 16.2 volts for 30 seconds, the BATTERY VOLTS HIGH will be displayed.
The tachometer displays engine RPM (speed), between 0 and 7000 RPM. The engine RPM is calculated by a discrete signal sent to the IPC from the PCM. The engine speed signal is active low, with a pull-up resistor located in the IPC and connected to switched battery voltage. The signal is a square wave with a 25 to 75 percent duty cycle. Each engine revolution is represented by two input pulses. Engine speed is calculated using the time difference between the two consecutive pulses. Accuracy of the final calculations are within 25 RPM.
The tachometer cannot be reset by the driver. The tachometer is displayed as XXXX RPM TACHOMETER. The XXX represents the calculated engine RPM value. The value will range between 0 and 7000 RPM.
The engine oil life parameter is calculated by the powertrain control module (PCM) and the information is provide to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. When the engine oil life is displayed on the DIC, pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC for 5 seconds will reset the engine oil life parameter. The engine oil life is displayed as XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE. The XXX represents the calculated engine oil life value. The value will range between 100% and 0%.
The transmission fluid life parameter is calculated by the powertrain control module (PCM) and the information is provide to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. When the transmission fluid life is displayed on the DIC, pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC for 5 seconds will reset the transmission fluid life parameter. The transmission fluid life is displayed as XXX% TRANS FLUID LIFE. The XXX represents the calculated transmission fluid life value. The value will range between 100% and 0%.
An integrated cellular telephone is an available vehicle option. When equipped, the cellular telephone displays are integrated into the instrument cluster to allow the display of phone status information on the DIC. The telephone displays on the DIC are intended to resemble the information displayed on the cellular telephone handset, so the driver can perform hands-free operation of the cellular telephone. The IPC and cellular telephone communicate via class 2 serial data messages. The IPC control the information on the DIC and driver warning messages will interrupt telephone displays because of a higher priority.
Most cellular telephone displays on the DIC are displayed due to requests by the cellular telephone via class 2 serial data messages. The following is a list of cellular telephone status information and messages. When the message listed is divided by a dash (--), the second portion of the message is right justified on the DIC.
The display indicates the signal strength from the cell site that the cellular telephone is currently detecting. The received signal strength indicator uses the 3 characters following PHONE on the DIC. Each character is capable of displaying 5 bars to represent signal strength. The DIC can display the signal strength level within the range 0 to 15. The received signal strength indicator is only displayed for certain cellular telephone status information and messages.
The display indicates a recall of a text string or phone number from a memory location. The display will include the received signal strength indicator display. The phone alphanumeric display is displayed as PHONE -- XX XXXXXXXXXX. The 2 digit XX represents the number for the memory location in the cellular telephone. The 10 digit XXXXXXXXX represents the text string or phone number stored in the memory location. A text string may contain letters and numbers.
The message indicates that an incoming call has been received by the cellular telephone. The message will include the received signal strength indicator display. The message can be displayed as a driver status message.
The display indicates the length of time for a call is in progress or the running call timer is displayed. The phone call timer is displayed PHONE -- TIMER XX:XX. The first XX represents minutes elapsed and the second XX presents seconds elapsed. The display will include the received signal strength indicator display. The display can be displayed as a driver status message.
The timer can be set to display the time for an individual call or set to display the running call time. The programming function is performed through the cellular telephone handset.
During phone digit dialing, the cellular telephone key pad is be used to enter a phone number to be called. The display will include PHONE and the received signal strength indicator display. Up to 14 digits can be used to display the digits being dialed. The digits will start at the far right of the display and scroll from right to left as more digits are dialed. If more than 14 digits are dialed, only the last 14 digits will be displayed.
When the CLEAR button is pressed on the telephone handset, the cellular telephone deletes the last digit dialed. The digit is also removed from the DIC display and the remaining digits are scrolled one digit to the right.
The display indicates an incoming telephone call has been received by the cellular telephone and the caller's ID can be identified. The display will include the received signal strength indicator display. The phone incoming caller ID is displayed as PHONE -- XXXXXXXXXX. The 10 digit XXXXXXXXX represents the text string or phone number of the incoming caller. A text string may contain letters and numbers.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently locked and that an unlock code is required to use the cellular telephone. The message will include the received signal strength indicator display. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone handset is physically disconnected. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone service is not currently available. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The message indicates that the vehicle is configured to have a cellular telephone, but the cellular telephone is not communicating with the IPC. Under the above conditions, the message will be displayed when either the cellular telephone status is displayed in the vehicle information display or the driver activates the cellular telephone by pressing the PHONE or RECALL buttons on the steering wheel controls.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone power button is in the state of OFF. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone power button is in the state of ON, but no other active conditions currently exist. The message will include the received signal strength indicator display. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently in pause status. The message will include the received signal strength indicator display. The message can be displayed as a driver status message.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently in roam A status. The message will include the received signal strength indicator display. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently in roam B status. The message will include the received signal strength indicator display. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information display.
The display indicates the level of the cellular telephone volume. The phone volume displays the PHONE with the received signal strength indicator display, which is followed by 3 blank characters on the DIC. After the 3 blank characters, the phone volume displays VOL and a blank character on the DIC. Then, the following 7 characters are use to display the level of the phone volume. Each character is capable of displaying 5 bars to represent volume. The DIC can display the phone volume level within the range 0 to 35. The display can be displayed as a driver status message.
If equipped, the driver will have the ability to program certain vehicle features. There are 2 levels to the feature programming.
• | Vehicle feature programming - the features will be programmed for all drivers. |
• | Driver Feature programming - the feature can be programmed for each individual driver. |
The display is part of the vehicle information display on the driver information center (DIC). The FEATURE PROGRAMMING will be displayed only when the power mode in RUN and the gear selector is in PARK. With driver feature programming, the driver must also be identified before the FEATURE PROGRAMMING will be displayed on the DIC. The DIC includes fixed ON and OFF displays that are used to display the status of each feature parameter. To program the vehicle features, perform the following steps:
• | With vehicle programming, the DIC displays the first feature to be programmed. |
• | With driver programming, the DIC displays the driver that has been identified for 5 seconds. After 1 second of blanking time, the DIC displays the first feature to be programmed. |
If any of the following conditions occur, the feature programming will be exited:
• | The driver presses the INFO RESET button on the DIC. |
• | The gear selector is shifted out of PARK. |
• | The power mode is no longer RUN. |
• | With driver feature programming, the driver identified changes. |
The following is a list of the feature programming parameters.
The feature parameter is only displayed with driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the driver seat and both mirrors will recall when the Unlock button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
The feature parameter is only displayed with driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the driver seat and both mirrors will recall when the key is inserted into the ignition.
The feature parameter is only displayed with driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the driver seat will recall to the EXIT position when the ignition is transitioned from RUN to OFF and the driver door is opened.
The feature parameter is displayed only on the analog (UY9) instrument cluster with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the steering wheel will recall to the EXIT position when the ignition is transitioned from RUN to OFF and the driver door is opened.
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the exterior lights will flash when the Unlock button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the exterior lights will flash when the Lock button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This parameter is related to HORNS SOUND AT LOCK.
• | If the LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is set to OFF, the HORNS SOUND AT LOCK will be set to OFF. |
• | If the HORNS SOUND AT LOCK is set to ON, the LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK will be set to ON. |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the horn will sound when the Lock button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This parameter is related to LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK.
• | If the HORNS SOUND AT LOCK is set to ON, the LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK will be set to ON. |
• | If the LIGHTS FLASH AT LOCK is set to OFF, the HORNS SOUND AT LOCK will be set to OFF. |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the exterior lights will turn ON until one of the following conditions occur when the Unlock button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
• | The exterior lights have been ON for 20 seconds. |
• | A door is opened. |
• | The ignition switch is transitioned out of OFF. |
• | The Lock button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, all doors will automatically lock when the all doors are closed and the gear selector is removed from PARK. This parameter is related to the following parameters:
• | DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
• | DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DOORS UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
The parameter are related to one another as follows:
• | If the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR is set to OFF, all of the above parameters will be set to OFF. |
• | If one of the above parameters is set to ON, the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR will be set to ON. |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the driver door will automatically unlock when the gear selector is placed in PARK. This parameter is related to the following parameters:
• | DOORS LOCK IN GEAR |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
• | DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DOORS UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
The parameter are related to one another as follows:
• | If the DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK is set to ON, the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR will be set to ON and the remaining parameters in the above list will be set to OFF. |
• | If the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR is set to OFF, the DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK will be set to OFF. |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the driver door will automatically unlock when the ignition switch is turned to OFF. This parameter is related to the following parameters:
• | DOORS LOCK IN GEAR |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DOORS UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
The parameter are related to one another as follows:
• | If the DRIVER UNLOCK AT KEY OFF is set to ON, the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR will be set to ON and the remaining parameters in the above list will be set to OFF. |
• | If the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR is set to OFF, the DRIVER UNLOCK AT KEY OFF will be set to OFF. |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, all doors will automatically unlock when the gear selector is placed in PARK. This parameter is related to the following parameters:
• | DOORS LOCK IN GEAR |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
• | DOORS UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
The parameter are related to one another as follows:
• | If the DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK is set to ON, the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR will be set to ON and the remaining parameters in the above list will be set to OFF. |
• | If the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR is set to OFF, the DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK will be set to OFF. |
The feature parameter is displayed with both vehicle and driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, all doors will automatically unlock when the ignition switch is turned to OFF. This parameter is related to the following parameters:
• | DOORS LOCK IN GEAR |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK IN PARK |
• | DRIVER UNLOCK AT KEY OFF |
• | DOORS UNLOCK IN PARK |
The parameter are related to one another as follows:
• | If the DOORS UNLOCK AT KEY OFF is set to ON, the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR will be set to ON and the remaining parameters in the above list will be set to OFF. |
• | If the DOORS LOCK IN GEAR is set to OFF, the DOORS UNLOCK AT KEY OFF will be set to OFF. |
The feature parameter is only displayed with driver feature programming. When the feature is ON, the passenger outside rearview mirror will tilt down when the gear selector is placed in REVERSE. This feature is useful during parallel parking.