Driver's Information Center Display

Driver Information Center (DIC) display messages include single-frame and multiple-frame messages. When more than one message is displayed, single-frame messages are displayed for 5 seconds with 1/2 second of non-display time between messages. Each frame of multiple-frame messages is displayed for 3 seconds with no non-display time in between. When the entire message is displayed, there is 1/2 second of non-display time before the next message is displayed. DIC messages can be displayed in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese under the LANGUAGE option of DIC.

Driver can navigate through various vehicle information parameters displayed on DIC using INFO Up and INFO Down buttons. When INFO Up button is pressed, DIC will display next parameter. When INFO Down button is pressed, DIC will display previous parameter. Some parameters can be reset using INFO RESET button. When blank screen is currently displayed and INFO Up button is pressed, DIC will display outside temperature. Vehicle information display parameters are displayed in the following order.

Outside Air Temperature (Analog Cluster)
Fuel Range (Analog Cluster)
Average Fuel Economy
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
Fuel Used
Average Vehicle Speed
Timer
Battery Voltage
Tachometer (Electronic Cluster)
Engine Oil Life
Transmission Fluid Life
Cellular Telephone
Feature Programming
Blank DIC Display

DIC warning messages are used to inform driver of a system fault or system status update. Most warning messages are acknowledged by pressing a DIC switch, which allows driver to prevent a message from being displayed continuously. Messages that are not acknowledged will continue to be displayed until condition is no longer present. When multiple messages are displayed, the DIC will continuously cycle through all messages until each one is acknowledged.

Warning messages displayed are as follow. Some messages will be accompanied by an indicator light and/or audible warning chime operation.

BATTERY NOT CHARGING - Problem in charging system.

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Load management system has disabled or reduced performance on some vehicle systems due to excessive current draw.

BATTERY VOLTS HIGH

System voltage is greater than 16.2 volts for 30 seconds. IPC will illuminate battery charge indicator.

BATTERY VOLTS LOW

System voltage is less than 10.5 volts for 30 seconds. IPC will illuminate battery charge indicator.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Engine oil life value is zero.

CHANGE TRANS FLUID

Transmission fluid life value is zero.

CHECK BRAKE FLUID

Brake fluid is low. Single chime will sound.

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Engine coolant is low.

CHECK FUEL GAGE

IPC is in gauges off mode and fuel level is less than 5 gallons.

CHECK GAS CAP

Possible condition in evaporative emissions system or gas cap is not seated properly (3 clicks).

CHECK OIL LEVEL

Engine oil level is low.

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Windshield washer fluid is low.

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Left front door is ajar or open and vehicle is out of Park. If vehicle speed is greater than 3 MPH, 5 chimes will sound.

ENGINE COOLANT HOT/IDLE ENGINE

Engine coolant temperature is greater than 262°F (128°C). IPC will illuminate engine coolant temperature indicator and 5 chimes will sound. Engine should be idled to cool. Message and the indicator will turn off when coolant temperature is below 257°F (125°C).

ENGINE HOT - AC OFF

Engine is hot and air conditioning should be turned off to cool.

ENGINE OVERHEATED/STOP ENGINE

Engine is hot and should be turned off to cool. 5 chimes will sound.

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

Engine torque management system has reduced engine torque output.

FUEL LEVEL LOW

Fuel level is less than 3 gallons (11.4 liters). Chime will sound.

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED

Ambient light conditions are low and headlights should be turned on.

ICE POSSIBLE

Outside air temperature is less than 36°F (2.2°C). Message is displayed again when outside air temperature rises above 42°F (5.6°C) and then drops below 36°F (2.2°C) during same ignition cycle.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

Left rear door is ajar or open and vehicle is out of Park. If vehicle speed is greater than 3 MPH, 5 chimes will sound.

OIL PRESSURE LOW/STOP ENGINE

Engine oil pressure is low, stop engine to prevent serious damage. IPC will illuminate engine oil pressure indicator and 5 chimes will sound.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

Right front door is ajar or open and vehicle is out of Park. If vehicle speed is greater than 3 MPH, 5 chimes will sound.

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

Right rear door is ajar or open and vehicle is out of Park. If vehicle speed is greater than 3 MPH, 5 chimes will sound.

SERVICE AC SYSTEM

Air conditioning system has set DTC.

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR system has set DTC. IPC illuminates AIR BAG indicator.

SERVICE CHARGING SYS

Problem has been detected in charging system.

SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS

DTC has set relating to electrical system.

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM

Problem has been detected in fuel system.

SERVICE IDLE CONTROL

Problem has been detected in idle control system.

SERVICE STABILITY SYS

Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) has set DTC. Single chime will sound.

SERVICE STEERING SYS

Variable Effort System (VES) has set DTC.

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS

Road sensing suspension system has set DTC.

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

Theft deterrent system has set DTC.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Problem in transmission system has been detected.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

DTC set in system not related to emissions.

SNAPSHOT TAKEN

Customer snapshot function has been activated. Snapshot allows customer to record PCM data for diagnostic purposes. Snapshot data is retrieved by scan tool.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Vehicle speed has been limited. XXX will be replaced by actual speed limit value.

STABILITY SYS ENGAGED

VSES is currently active.

STARTING DISABLED/REMOVE KEY

Theft deterrent system has disabled starting of vehicle.

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Theft deterrent system has detected a theft attempt.

TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF

Fuel to the engine has been cut-off due a vehicle speed threshold.

TRACTION ENGAGED

Traction control system is currently active.

TRACTION OFF

Traction control system has been disabled by driver.

TRACTION READY

Traction control system has been enabled by driver.

TRACTION SUSPENDED

Traction control system has been disabled.

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Transmission fluid is hot and engine should be idled to allow transmission to cool. 5 chimes will sound.

TRUNK OPEN

Rear compartment lid is ajar or open.

TURN SIGNAL ON

Either turn signal is on longer than one mile. Chime will sound.

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

Vehicle speed is greater than 74.5 MPH (120 km/h).