For vehicles with the RPD, the screen displays information that can be used
to monitor vehicle performance. The RPD knob located next to the screen is used to
configure the display and select information to be viewed.
A short video plays whenever the ignition key is turned on. Press the RPD knob
to stop the video and go directly to RPD displays.
RPD Screen Example US Version Shown, Canada Similar (French Display Currently
Not Available)
The RPD screen displays two divided areas (A, B) of information called Regions.
Advance through Region A screens to show various gages and speedometer displays. Advance
through Region B screens to show digital readouts and indicator information.
The position of these regions can be reversed. See the SETUP MENU for more
information.
When the ignition is turned off and then back on, the RPD shows the last screen
displayed.
Region A Gage and Speedometer Displays
Change the information displayed in Region A by turning the knob either clockwise
or counterclockwise. The available gages are:
BOOST: Displays positive boost pressure as determined by the
manifold air pressure (MAP) sensor.
AIR/FUEL RATIO: Displays the mass ratio of air to fuel.
CAM PHASER ANGLES: Displays orientation of the intake and exhaust
cam shafts relative to their park positions as commanded by the engine control module.
OVERLAP represents the total distance the intake and exhaust cam shafts have phased.
SPARK ADVANCE/ KNOCK RETARD: The spark advance gage displays
ignition timing. Knock retard indicates the amount of ignition delay to reduce spark
knock.
ENGINE POWER & TORQUE : Displayed engine power and torque
are engine flywheel output values calculated by the engine control module. These values
are approximate and may change with the air conditioning load, generator output, air
temperature, air pressure, and fuel octane.
SPEEDOMETER & G FORCE : The G FORCE meter displays lateral
acceleration. While turning right, G forces are felt on the left, and vice versa.
PEAK values are stored indefinitely, and can be reset with a press and hold of the
RPD knob while viewing the G FORCE meter.
SETUP MENU: Press the RPD knob to enter this menu. The vehicle
should be stopped while configuring the setup menu selections.
SCREEN OFF: Turns the screen off.
Region B Readout Displays
Press the RPD knob to highlight Region B. The information displayed can be changed
by turning the RPD knob either clockwise or counterclockwise. Press the RPD knob again,
to store the selection. The selection will also be stored after a few seconds of no
activity. Available modes are:
Readouts #1
SHIFT LIGHTS/GEAR INDICATION: The shift lights provide visual
identification of engine speed for a transmission gear. Shift light minimum and maximum
RPM settings can be viewed and configured in the SETUP screen.
Readouts #2
TIRE PRESSURES: Displays the last gage tire pressures recorded
from each of the wheel mounted tire pressure sensors.
Readouts #3
BAROMETER: Displays ambient air pressure as measured by the
engine’s ambient pressure sensor.
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE: Displays ambient temperature as measured
by an outside air temperature sensor.
BATTERY VOLTAGE: Displays the vehicle’s battery voltage.
Readouts #4
COOLANT TEMPERATURE: Displays engine coolant temperature as
measured by a coolant temperature sensor.
INLET AIR TEMPERATURE: Displays the instantaneous temperature
of the air at the inlet to the induction system.
FUEL PRESSURE: Displays fuel pressure as measured by a sensor
on the output of the high-pressure fuel pump.
INDICATORS
The indicators come on when the corresponding function is actively working to
stabilize or control the vehicle. Each indicator light on the RPD display can be turned
on and off using the SETUP MENU. These indicators work independently of the telltales
on the instrument panel cluster. Turning the indicator on the RPD display on or off
does not enable or disable the functions on the vehicle.
This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle StabiliTrak® is actively working.
This indicator comes on when Competitive Driving Mode (A) has been set using
the traction control switch. This telltale comes on whenever conditions are right
for the Launch Mode (B) to activate.
See
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) for
more information on Competitive Driving Mode and Launch Control.
This indicator comes on whenever the vehicle Traction Control system is actively
working.
SETUP MENU
The SETUP MENU allows for the appearance of each display screen to be customized.
Turn the knob to scroll through the screens to reach the SETUP MENU. Press and release
the knob to activate the SETUP MENU.
Selecting a SETUP MENU Option
- Under SETUP MENU there are six menu options to choose. Turn the RPD knob
to highlight an option.
- Press and release the RPD knob to select the highlighted menu option.
SETUP MENU Options
GAUGE APPEARANCE: While the gage is highlighted, press the RPD
knob. Then turn the knob to choose the background color for a gage. Press the knob
again when gage color is chosen.
SHIFT LIGHT SETUP: This screen establishes a RPM range where
the shift light comes on for each gear. Turn the RPD knob to highlight a shift light
setting. Press the knob to allow adjustment of the highlighted setting. Turn the
knob to adjust the value up or down, then press the knob again to allow the selection
of another item. The number above each gear shows the highest RPM the light comes
on for a gear range. The number below each gear indicates the lowest RPM the light
comes on for a gear range.
INDICATORS ON/OFF: Select on or off for each indicator by turning
the RPD knob to highlight ON or OFF. Press and Release the RPD knob to apply the choice.
The actual Traction Control, StabiliTrak®, Competitive Mode, Launch Control functions
and instrument panel cluster telltales are not enabled or disabled by these indicators.
SCREEN ORDER: While the screen order is highlighted, press the
knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to reverse the displayed order of Region A
and Region B. Press the knob again once the screen is chosen.
CONTRAST: While the contrast slider is highlighted, press the
knob to allow adjustment. Turn the knob to adjust the contrast of the screen. Press
the knob again when the desired contrast is reached.
RESTORE DEFAULTS: Restores the original factory screen defaults.
Applying a SETUP MENU Option
After each screen is customized, use this procedure to apply the change and
return to the SETUP MENU.
SET: Applies the changes to the display.
- Turn until SET is highlighted.
- Press and release while SET is highlighted to lock in the setting and
return to the previous screen.
RETURN /RET: Returns the display to the previous screen without
saving changes.
- Turn to highlight the RETURN/RET option.
- Press and release knob to return to the previous menu.