Driver Information Center (DIC)
If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information
Center (DIC), this system displays the outside air
temperature, compass direction and trip information in
the overhead console.
US/MET (United States/Metric): The US/MET (United
States/metric) button allows you to switch the display
between the English and metric system.
MODE: The MODE button can be used to toggle
between three modes of operation: OFF, COMP/TEMP
and TRIP.
COMP/TEMP (Compass/Temperature): The display
provides the outside temperature and one of eight
compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle
is facing.
Before you turn on the ignition and move the vehicle,
the temperature indicated will be the last outside
temperature recorded with the ignition on. If the outside
temperature is 37°F (3°C) or lower, the display will
toggle between the ICE and the current temperature
every eight seconds. This is a warning to the drive that
road conditions may be icy, and that appropriate
precautions should be taken.
The compass is self-calibrating, so it does not need to be
manually set. However, if C (Calibration) is displayed, the
compass will need to be calibrated. You may also place
the compass in a noncalibrated mode by pressing the
holding the MODE and US/MET buttons at the same time
while in the COMP/TEMP mode. After about 10 seconds,
the compass will display C and you can release the
buttons. Drive the vehicle in a complete 360° circle three
times at a speed of less than 5 mph (8 km/h), and the
compass will function normally. Once the calibration is
complete, the display will return to a compass reading.
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