DIC Switches
DSPL MODE
Briefly pressing the DSPL MODE button will change the instrument panel cluster
(IPC) display. The IPC can be displayed in one of the following formats:
• | IPC gages and digital speed display |
• | Digital speed display only |
ENG/MET
Briefly pressing the ENG/MET button will change the IPC and driver information
center (DIC) displays between English and metric units.
INFO Up and INFO Down
The INFO button consists of 2 positions:
• | INFO Up -- Briefly pressing the top of the INFO button will scroll
down to the next DIC display parameter. |
• | INFO Down -- Briefly pressing the bottom of the INFO button will
scroll up to the next DIC display parameter. |
INFO RESET
Briefly pressing the INFO RESET button will acknowledge the currently displayed
DIC message or reset the currently displayed DIC parameter.
ON/OFF
The ON/OFF button is used for the following functions:
• | Feature Programming -- Briefly pressing the ON/OFF button will
turn the currently displayed parameter on or off. |
• | Timer -- Briefly pressing the ON/OFF button will start or stop
the timer. |
TRIP RESET A/B
The TRIP button consists of 2 positions:
• | TRIP RESET -- Briefly pressing the top of the TRIP button will
reset the displayed trip odometer to zero. |
• | TRIP A/B -- Briefly pressing the bottom of the TRIP button will
change the display of the trip odometer between trip A and trip B. |
Indicators and Warning Messages
for further information on indicators and warning messages, refer to
Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
.
Vehicle Information Display
The vehicle information display parameters are available to the driver when
the ignition is in the RUN position. The driver navigates through the various
parameters displayed on the DIC using the INFO Up and INFO Down
buttons of the DIC. Some parameters can be reset using the INFO RESET
button.
Some parameters require information from other modules. If the IPC has not
received data for a parameter when the time has come to display the
parameter, the IPC will blank the display 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:
- OUTSIDE TEMP
- RANGE
- MPG AVG
- MPG INST
- FUEL USED
- AVG MPH
- TIMER
- BATTERY VOLTS
- TIRE PRESSURE
- ENGINE OIL LIFE
- TRANS FLUID LIFE
- PHONE
- FEATURE PROGRAMMING
- Blank display
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.
OUTSIDE TEMP
The outside air temperature parameter is supplied by the instrument panel
module (IPM) to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages.
The outside air temperature parameter is displayed on the DIC in one
of the following formats:
The XXX represents the supplied temperature value. The units of the display
will correspond to the current IPC setting. The outside air temperature parameter
cannot be reset by the driver.
RANGE
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
is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
The XXX represents the calculated range value. The units of the display will
correspond to the current IPC setting. The LOW RANGE message is displayed when
the range is calculated to be less than 64 km (40 miles).
The fuel range parameter cannot be reset by the driver.
MPG AVG
The average fuel economy is the distance travelled divided by the fuel used
since the parameter was last reset. The average fuel economy parameter
is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
The XX.X represents the calculated average fuel economy value. The units of
the display will correspond to the current IPC setting. When MPG AVG is displayed
on the DIC, briefly pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC will reset the
average fuel economy parameter. The DIC will display 0.0 for the English
mode, 0.0 for the Japan mode, and 99.9 for the metric mode when the parameter
is reset.
MPG INST
The instantaneous fuel economy parameter is a function of distance divided
by fuel used over a short period of time. The instantaneous fuel economy parameter
is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | XX km/L INST (Japan metric) |
The XX represents the calculated instantaneous fuel economy value. The units
of the display will correspond to the current IPC setting. The instantaneous
fuel economy parameter cannot be reset by the driver. The DIC will display 0
for the English mode, 0 for for the Japan mode, and 99 for the metric mode after
the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected.
FUEL USED
The fuel used parameter is the amount of fuel that has been used since the
parameter was last reset. The fuel used parameter is displayed on the DIC in
one of the following formats:
The XXX.X represents the calculated fuel used value. The units of the display
will correspond to the current IPC 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. When FUEL USED is displayed on the DIC, briefly pressing the INFO
RESET button on the DIC will reset the fuel used parameter.
AVG MPH
The average vehicle speed parameter is a function of the vehicle speed over
the time since the parameter was last reset. The average vehicle speed parameter
is displayed on the DIC in one of the following formats:
The XXX.X represents the calculated average vehicle speed value. The units
of the display will correspond to the current IPC setting. When AVG MPH is displayed
on the DIC, briefly pressing the INFO RESET button on the DIC will reset the
average vehicle speed parameter.
TIMER
The timer is used to record elapsed time. The timer is displayed on the DIC
in one of the following formats:
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 indicates whether the timer is currently running. The timer is
started and stopped by pressing the ON/OFF button on the DIC. The maximum range
of the timer is 99 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds. After
the maximum range is reached, timer will reset and display all zeros (00:00:00).
When TIMER is displayed on the DIC, briefly pressing the INFO RESET button on
the DIC will reset the timer.
BATTERY VOLTS
The battery voltage parameter is supplied by the dash integration module (DIM)
to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. The voltage is displayed
on the DIC in one of the following formats:
• | 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. The battery voltage parameter cannot
be reset.
TIRE PRESSURE (w/UJ6)
The tire pressure monitor is an available vehicle option, when equipped the
tire pressure parameter is supplied by the remote control door lock receiver
(RCDLR) to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. The tire pressure
parameter cannot be reset by the driver. The tire pressure is displayed
on the DIC in one of the following formats:
The XX represents the supplied tire pressure value. The units of the display
will correspond to the current instrument cluster setting.
ENGINE OIL LIFE
The engine oil life parameter is calculated by the powertrain control module
(PCM) via class 2 serial data messages. 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%. Once the
engine oil has been changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure.
Refer to
GM Oil Life System Resetting
in
Maintenance and Lubrication.
TRANS FLUID LIFE
The transmission fluid life parameter is calculated by the PCM. The PCM provides
the information to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages. 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%. Once the transmission fluid has been changed, perform the transmission
fluid monitor reset procedure.
PHONE (w/UV8)
An integrated cellular telephone is an available vehicle option. When equipped,
the cellular telephone displays are integrated into the IPC 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 cellular telephone provides the information
to the IPC via class 2 serial data messages.
During phone digit dialing, the display will include up to 14 digits.
The digits will start at the far right of the display and scroll from
right to left as more digits are dialed. When the CLEAR button of
the telephone handset is pressed, the last digit pressed will be deleted from
the telephone handset and the DIC display.
Phone Alphanumeric Display
The display indicates a recall of a text string or of a 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 the phone number stored in
the memory location. A text string may contain letters and numbers.
Received Signal Strength Indicator
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 of
0 to 15. The following cellular telephone message displays include
the signal strength indicator:
• | Phone Incoming Caller ID |
PHONE -- CALL
The message indicates that an incoming call has been received by the cellular
telephone. The message can be displayed as a driver status message.
PHONE TIMER XX:XX
The display indicates the length of time a call is in progress or the length
of time that the running call timer is displayed. The phone call timer is
displayed as PHONE -- TIMER XX:XX. The first XX represents
the minutes elapsed and the second XX represents the seconds elapsed.
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.
Phone Incoming Caller ID
The display indicates an incoming telephone call has been received by the
cellular telephone, and the caller's ID can be identified. 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.
PHONE -- LOCKED
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently locked and
that an unlock code is required to use the cellular telephone. The message
can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information
display.
PHONE -- NO HANDSET
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.
PHONE -- NO SERVICE
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.
PHONE -- NOT PRESENT
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.
PHONE -- OFF
The message indicates that the cellular telephone power button is in the OFF
state. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or
in the vehicle information display.
PHONE -- ON
The message indicates that the cellular telephone power button is in the ON
state, but no other active conditions currently exist. The message
can be displayed as a driver status message or in the vehicle information
display.
PHONE -- PAUSE
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently in pause status.
The message can be displayed as a driver status message.
PHONE -- ROAM A
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently in roam A
status. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the
vehicle information display.
PHONE -- ROAM B
The message indicates that the cellular telephone is currently in roam B
status. The message can be displayed as a driver status message or in the
vehicle information display.
PHONE -- VOL
The display indicates the level of the cellular telephone volume. The phone
handset displays PHONE which is followed by 3 blank characters on the
DIC. After the 3 blank characters, the phone handset displays
VOL and a blank character on the DIC. The following 7 characters
are used 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 of 0 to 35.
The display can be displayed as a driver status message.
FEATURE PROGRAMMING
Personalization features may be set for the vehicle or for the driver. Vehicle
features do not change with each driver. Specific drivers are recognized by
the vehicle through the keyless entry transmitters, the memory buttons, or the
DIC.
For further information, refer to
Driver Personalization
in Personalization.