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Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set your
cruise control.
The light will go out when the cruise control is turned
off. See ªCruise Controlº listed previously in this
section for more information.
Fog Lamp Light
This light will come on
when the fog lamps are
in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are turned off.
See ªFog Lampsº listed previously in this section for
more information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on
whenever the parking
lamps are on.
See ªLamps On Reminderº listed previously in this
section for more information.
Highbeam On Light
This light comes on
whenever the high
-beam
headlamps are on.
See ªHeadlamp High/Low
-Beam Changerº listed
previously in this section for more information.

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Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC gives you the status of many of your vehicle's
systems. It is also used to display driver personalization
features and warning/status messages. All messages will
appear on the audio system display which is also the
display for the optional Navigation system.
System Controls
Base Audio SystemIf you have the base audio system, use the following to
operate the DIC:
INFO (Information): Use the up or down arrows on
this button to scroll through the system status
information.
CLR (Clear): Press this button to clear DIC messages
and to reset DIC items to zero. See ªDriver Information
Center (DIC) Messagesº and ªStatus Menu Item
Descriptionsº later in this section for more information.
TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob: Once a menu is displayed,
use the knob located to the lower right of the display to
scroll through the menu items and/or select them. To
scroll through the menu items, turn the knob. Once an
item is highlighted, press the knob once to select it.
BACK: Press this button to exit a menu.

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Navigation/Audio SystemIf you have the optional Navigation system, use the
following to operate the DIC:
INFO (Information): Use this button to access the
Vehicle Information menu that provides the status of
various vehicle systems. See ªVehicle Info (Information)
Menu Navigation Systemº later in this section for more
information.
TUNE/SEL (Select) Knob: See the information listed
previously on this knob. It is equivalent to the
TUNE/SEL knob on the base audio system and is
located in the same place.

: Press the button with this symbol on it when it is
next to a menu item or a prompt on the right side of the
display to select the menu item or acknowledge the
prompt. See ªStatus Menu Item Descriptionsº later in
this section for more information.
Status of Vehicle Systems
You can view the status of several vehicle systems using
the DIC. Depending upon whether or not your vehicle
has the optional Navigation system, the menu items will
vary slightly.

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Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
This symbol appears
with the Change Trans
Fluid message.
This message indicates that the life of the transmission
fluid has expired and it should be changed within
200 miles. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº and
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index
for the proper fluid and change intervals.
When you reset the Change Trans Fluid message by
clearing it from the display, you still must reset the
transmission fluid life monitor separately. For more
information on resetting the transmission fluid life
monitor, see ªTransmission Fluid Life Monitor, How to
Resetº in the Index.Check Brake Fluid This symbol appears
with the Check Brake
Fluid message.
This message will display if the ignition is in ON to
inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Have
the brake system serviced by a technician as soon as
possible. See ªBrake System Warning Lightº in
the Index.

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Fuel Level Low
This symbol appears
with the Fuel Level
Low message.
When this message appears on the display, it means that
your vehicle is low on fuel. You should refill the tank as
soon as possible. A single chime will sound when this
message is displayed.Headlamps SuggestedThis symbol appears
with the Headlamps
Suggested message.
This message will appear when the amount of available
light outside the vehicle is low and the exterior lamp
control is off. This message informs the driver that
turning on the exterior lamps is recommended even
though the DRL are still illuminated and it has become
dark enough outside to require the headlamps and/or
other exterior lamps.
This message will also appear when the windshield
wipers have been on for more than six seconds and
the exterior lamp control is off or in the parking
lamp position.

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Service Air Bag
This symbol appears
with the Service Air
Bag message.
There is a problem with the air bag system when this
message appears. Have your vehicle serviced by a
qualified technician at your dealership immediately.
See ªAir Bag Readiness Lightº in the Index for more
information.
Service Charging System
This symbol appears with
the Service Charging
System message.
This message will display when a problem with the
charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle
serviced at your dealership.Service Electrical System
This symbol appears with
the Service Electrical
System message.
This message will display if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
or the ignition switch. Have your vehicle serviced by
your dealership.
Service Fuel System
This symbol appears
with the Service Fuel
System message.
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a
problem within the fuel system when this message
appears. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealership.

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TCS (Traction Control System): You can enable
or disable the traction control system using this menu
item. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch between on
and off.
You can also turn the traction control system off using
the traction control button located in the glove box or
by programming one of the steering wheel controls
(1, 2, 3 or 4) or audio system softkeys to enable/disable
the TCS. See ªReconfigurable Steering Wheel Controlsº
and ªConfigurable Radio Display Keysº in the Index for
more information.
When you disable the traction control system, the
Traction Suspended message will appear on the DIC and
the traction control system warning light on the
instrument panel cluster will come on. See ªDriver
Information (DIC) Messagesº and ªTraction Control
System Warning Lightº listed previously in this section
for more information.SET CLOCK
Use this menu item to
set the time on the
vehicle's clock.
See ªSetting the Clockº in the Index for more
information.
SETUP: When you select this menu item, the following
submenu is available:

Personalization

Configure Display Keys

Configure SWC (Steering Wheel Control) Keys

Clear Tape Hours
You can use the items on this submenu to customize
your vehicle's audio system and optional memory
features. See ªVehicle Programming and Personalization
Features,º ªReconfigurable Steering Wheel Controlsº
and ªCare of Your Cassette Tape Playerº in the Index for
more information on these menu items.

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Vehicle Programming and
Personalization Features
Your vehicle is equipped with personalization that
allows you to program certain features to a preferred
setting for up to two people. The number of
programmable features varies depending upon which
model of the vehicle is purchased.
On all vehicles, features such as climate control settings,
radio preset settings, exterior lighting at unlock, remote
lock and unlock confirmation, and automatic door locks
have already been programmed for your convenience.
Some vehicles are equipped with additional features that
can be programmed including the seat and outside
rearview mirror position. The optional navigation
system screen preferences will remain at the last set
position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the ability to program
additional personalization features, the driver's
preferences are recalled by pressing the unlock button
on the remote keyless entry transmitter, 1 or 2, or
by pressing the appropriate memory button, 1 or 2,
located on the driver's door. Certain features can be
programmed not to recall until the key is placed in the
ignition. To change feature preferences you must use
one of the following procedures.
Entering the Personalization Menu
To enter the feature programming mode, use one of the
following procedures:
Base Audio System
1. Turn the ignition to ON, but do not start the engine.
Make sure an automatic transmission is in PARK (P)
or a manual transmission has the parking brake set.
2. If your vehicle has memory settings, press the
appropriate memory button, 1 or 2, located on the driver's
door armrest. The DIC display will show either Driver 1
or 2 depending on which button was selected.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the main
menu of the DIC.
4. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until SETUP is highlighted.
5. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to access the
SETUP menu.
6. Scroll to the feature you want to change, and press
the TUNE/SEL knob to turn the feature on or off.
If the feature is turned on, a check mark will appear
next to the feature name.
If none of the personalization items are turned on,
turn on the personalization menu by pressing the
TUNE/SEL knob. The list of features will then
appear, and you can repeat Step 6.

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To customize the name using the Base audio system, do
the following:
1. Select the PERSONALIZATION NAME menu item
by pressing the TUNE/SEL knob once.
You will see a cursor on the screen.
2. Turn the TUNE/SEL knob until you reach the first
letter you want to highlight it. There is a complete
alphabet with both upper and lower case letters and
the numbers zero through nine. Also included are
spaces and other non
-letter characters such as the
ampersand (&).
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter.
The letter will then appear on the display.
If you make a mistake, press the Back key. This will
exit the menu. You can then go back into the menu
and edit the name. You can also press the TUNE/SEL
knob repeatedly to cycle through all the characters
until you reach the character you wish to change.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is
complete. You can program up to 16 characters.
5. Press the BACK button located to the lower right of
the display to exit and set your choice or let the
screen time out and return to the main screen.To customize the name using the Navigation system, do
the following:
1. Press the multi
-function button located to the right of
the display that is next to the EDIT prompt.
This will open the EDIT menu. You will see an alphabet
at the bottom of the display and a blank line with a
blinking cursor. Also included here are spaces and other
non
-letter characters such as the ampersand (&).
2. Scroll to the first letter you want to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob once to select the letter.
The letter will then appear on the line above the alphabet.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the name you want is
complete. You can program up to 26 characters.
If you make a mistake, press the multi
-function
button located to the right of the display that is next
to the Delete prompt. This will delete the last letter
you typed so you can input a different letter.
5. Press the multi
-function button located to the right of
the display that is next to the Back prompt to exit
and set your choice.
The name you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.

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Configure Display Keys (Base Audio System Only)
This feature allows you to customize the functions of
the four soft keys located to the left and right of the
audio display. Most of the available functions are
audio
-system related. See ªAudio Systemsº in the
Index for more information.
Remote Recall Memory/Recall Driving Positions
(If Equipped)
This feature recalls any previously programmed seat and
mirror controls when the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter is pressed.
Programmable Modes
Mode 1: ON
Mode 2: OFF
Before your vehicle was shipped from the factory, it was
programmed to Mode 2. The mode to which the vehicle
was programmed may have been changed since it left
the factory. To determine the mode to which the vehicle
is programmed or to program the vehicle to a different
mode, use one of the following procedures:
To change the mode using the Base audio system, do the
following:
1. Enter the personalization portion of the SETUP
menu following the instructions listed previously.2. Scroll to REMOTE RECALL MEMORY to
highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to switch back and forth
between on and off.
When the mode is turned on, a check mark will
appear next to the feature name.
To change the mode using the Navigation system, do the
following:
1. Enter the Personalization menu following the
instructions listed previously.
2. Scroll to Remote Keyless Options to highlight it.
3. Press the TUNE/SEL knob to view the modes.
4. Scroll to Recall Driving Positions and press the knob
once to select it.
When the mode is turned on, an X will appear in the
box to the left.
If Remote Exit Recall or Key In Recall Memory were turned
on previously, selecting Remote Recall Memory/Recall
Driving Positions will override that choice.
The mode you selected is now set. You can either exit
the programming mode by following the instructions
later in this section or program the next feature available
on your vehicle.