Driver Information Center (DIC)

Generic Message Display (Part 1 Of 2):

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.

If the option content programmed within the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) indicates that the vehicle is an EXP0RT vehicle each active driver warning message shall be followed by the export message number. The export message numbers are not to be confused with IPC Diagnostic Trouble Code numbers. The use of export message numbers allows the DIC with it's limited display area to display the English message and the corresponding export number. The owners manual contains a numerical table which translates the displayed warning number to the appropriate language.