Driver Information Center (DIC)

The instrument cluster has within it a 20 character vacuum fluorescent display that conveys information concerning various vehicle systems to the driver. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is part of the instrument cluster, and uses discrete and serial data inputs to provide vehicle information to be processed by the DIC. The DIC messages are accompanied by a chime within the instrument cluster. The DIC displays the following:
PRNDL problem
Date information
Oil level warning
Oil life information and warning
Oil pressure information and warning
Park Brake ON warning
Door Ajar information
Lamp Monitor warning
Tachometer information
Trip computer information
PASS-KeyII warning information
Fuel level information and warning
Charge system warning
Coolant temperature warning and information
Battery voltage information and warning
Coolant level warning
Low Washer Fluid Warning
Low Brake Fluid Warning
Traction Active
Turn Signal ON