Impala V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (2005)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Description and Operation
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
When the driver information center (DIC) powers up it will display all segments on for 2 seconds. Then the DIC will return to display status it had
before no power condition. In the absence of vehicle communications, a double dash (--) displays in the digits section. An error of the speed sensor or
fuel sender will cause -E- to be displayed.
There are 2 buttons on the DIC.
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RESET button
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MODE button
RESET Button
You can reset the AVG ECON, FUEL USED or AVG SPEED trip computer modes by pressing and holding the RESET button for three seconds
while you are in the mode you wish to reset. A chime will sound to confirm that your requested change has been made and all the segments of the
display will briefly light up. To change the display to a metric or English reading, press the RESET and MODE buttons at the same time. Hold them
down for three seconds, and the display will change. A chime will be heard to confirm the new selection. The DIC will send a class 2 message to the
IPC to change the units displayed in the odometer.
MODE Button
The display format for each mode is indicated in the following table:
Pressing the MODE button changes the modes of operation for the DIC. There are seven display modes available.
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Off - No driver information is displayed in this mode of operation.
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Compass/Temperature
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Average Fuel Economy (AFE)
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Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE)
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Trip Range
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Fuel Used
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Average Speed
Compass/Temperature Mode
This mode displays an 8 point compass heading on the left hand side of the DIC. The compass will display the current vehicle direction relative to one
of 8 compass headings using N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW for the readout. The ambient temperature displays on the right hand side of the DIC. If
the ambient temperature is below 3°C (37°F), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the outside temperature and the word ICE for
two minutes. If the temperature is less than minus 40°F for more than 2 seconds, OC will display. If the temperature is above 140°F for more than 2
seconds, SC will be displayed. If OC or SC is displayed DTC's will be set. For compass calibration and compass magnetic variation adjustment refer
to Electronic Compass Calibration .
Average Fuel Economy (AVG)
AFE is calculated as the ratio between the following values:
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AFE=Distance/Fuel
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Distance=The accumulated distance since the last AFE reset
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Fuel=The accumulated fuel consumption since the last AFE reset
You can reset the AFE mode by pressing the RESET button for more than 3 seconds while in this mode. The value of this mode is retained during
ignition OFF.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy (INST)
Instantaneous fuel economy is calculated as the ratio between the following values:
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IFE=Distance/Fuel
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Distance=The accumulated distance since last update
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Fuel=The accumulated fuel delivered since last update
You cannot reset the IFE mode. The value of this mode is retained during ignition OFF.
