The driver information center provides the driver with vehicle operating data, program personalization options, and warns the driver of certain vehicle malfunctions through various messages.

The messages are separated into the following 2 types:

Important: This calculation may not be reset by the driver. The data used in order to calculate the range parameter is lost if a battery disconnect occurs. When the IPC can not communicate with the rear integration module (RIM), dashes are displayed in the miles portion of the messages.

This message shows approximately how many miles the vehicle may be driven without refilling the fuel tank.

The range displays an estimate of the expected remaining driving distance with the current fuel level. The vehicle driving range is based on the fuel remaining in the tank and the fuel economy over the last 40 km (25 mi). Since the calculated range parameter is an estimated value, the displayed value and the actual vehicle range may vary. When the calculated parameter falls below 65 km (40 mi), the range displayed is LOW. The IPC uses the following formula in order to calculate the range parameter:

(Estimated Range) = (Distance Traveled) / (Fuel Used) x (Scale Factor) x (Filtered Fuel in Tank).

Important: This calculation may not be reset by the driver. The data used in order to calculate the IFE parameter is lost if a battery disconnect occurs. The message contains dashes if the IPC is unable to communicate with the RIM or PCM via the class 2 serial data line.

This message shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).

Instant Fuel Economy calculation display is based on the previous few seconds of vehicle operation. The IPC uses the following formula in order to calculate the instantaneous fuel economy (IFE) parameter:

(IFE) = (Distance) / (Fuel Used) x (Scale Factor).

The distance is determined from the discrete vehicle speed input to the IPC and the fuel data is received from the RIM.

Important: The displayed contains dashes if the IPC is unable to communicate with the PCM via the class 2 serial data line.

This message shows the miles per gallon average. When the IPC can not communicate with the rear integration module (RIM), dashes are displayed in the miles portion of the message. The average fuel economy calculation display is in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallons (MPG) obtained since the last parameter reset. The IPC uses the following formula in order to calculate the average fuel economy parameter:

(Average Fuel Economy) = (Trip Distance) / (Trip Fuel Used) x (Scale Factor).

This message shows the fuel used since the last reset. When the IPC can not communicate with the rear integration module (RIM), dashes are displayed in the miles portion of the message.

This message shows the vehicles average speed since the last reset. When the IPC does not receive a valid VSS input, dashes are displayed in the numeric portion if the message.

This message shows the vehicles average speed since the last reset. When the IPC does not receive a valid VSS input, dashes are displayed in the numeric portion of the message.

This message operates like a stopwatch. Press the INFO up or down in order to display TIMER 00:00:00. Press the ON/OFF button in order to start the timer. Press the INFO RESET button in order to stop the timer. In order to reset the timer, press and hold the INFO RESET button until TIMER 00:00:00 displays.

This message shows the vehicles battery voltage. When the IPC does not receive a valid battery input, dashes are displayed in the numeric portion of the message.

Important: The numeric portion of the IPC message displays dashes if there is a loss of PCM communications.

This message shows the vehicles engine coolant temperature.

Important: This number portion of the IPC message will display ????, if there is a loss of PCM communications.

The PCM calculates the oil life index and sends the information to the IPC via the class 2 serial data line. Oil life displays as XXX% ENGINE OIL LIFE, where ### represents the approximate percentage of useful oil life remaining. When the engine oil life is 10 percent or less, the IPC displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message.

Important: This number portion of the IPC message will display ????, if there is a loss of PCM communications.

The PCM calculates the trans life index and sends the information to the IPC via the Class 2 serial data line. Trans fluid life displays as XXX% TRANS FLUID LEFT, where ### represents the approximate percentage of useful fluid life remaining. When the trans fluid left is 10 percent or less, the IPC displays the CHANGE TRANS FLUID message.

When the PCM detects that the vehicle is not charging the battery, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the DIM detects that the vehicle is in the battery saver mode, the DIM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that the vehicle is over charging the battery, voltage is greater than 15.5 volts, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that the vehicle's battery is less than 10 volts, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the EBTCM does not detect a ground condition on the brake wear system circuit, the EBTCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that the engine oil should be replaced, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that the transaxle fluid should be replaced, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

The IPC supplies ignition voltage to the brake fluid level switch via circuit 333 (PPL). The IPC monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B4. If the brake fluid drops low enough, the switch closes and circuit 333 (PPL) is grounded via circuit 151 (BLK/WHT). The IPC detects this ground condition, and if the circuit remains grounded for at least 1 second, the IPC performs the following actions:

The IPC supplies ignition voltage to the coolant level switch via circuit 1478 (LT GRN). The IPC monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B3, If the coolant fluid level drops low enough the switch closes and circuit 1478 (LT GRN) is grounded via circuit 150 (BLK). When the IPC detects this ground condition, and the circuit remains grounded for at least 30 seconds, the IPC displays this message to the PCM.

When the IPC detects that the fuel tank contains less than 15.2 liters (4 gallons). When this message displays, the IPC sends a class 2 message requesting the radio to activate single chime.

When the PCM does detects that a large vapor leak in the fuel (a missing or loose gas cap), the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM does not detect a ground condition on circuit 1174 (BRN) for approximately 30 minutes, and the ignition switch is in ON with the engine not running. The PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

The IPC supplies ignition voltage to the windshield washer fluid level switch via circuit 99 (BLK/WHT). The IPC monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B5. If the windshield washer fluid level drops low enough, the switch closes and circuit 99 (BLK/WHT) is grounded via circuit 1250 (BLK). The IPC detects this ground condition, and if the circuit remains grounded for at least 15 seconds, the IPC displays this message.

The left front door module (LFDM) supplies ignition voltage to the left front door jamb switch via circuit 745 (BLK/WHT). The LFDM monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B. If the left front door is ajar/open, the switch closes and circuit 745 (BLK/WHT) is grounded via circuit 351 (BLK/WHT). The LDFM detects this grounded condition and sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. If the vehicle speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph) the IPC displays the message and requests the radio via a class 2 message to activate a multiple medium chime.

When the RFA module detects the transmitter (driver 1 or 2) is used in order to unlock the vehicle, the RFA module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that the appropriate message is displayed. The DIC messages DRIVER NO 1 or DRIVER NO 2 may be changed in order to display a name or phase. Use the following procedure:

1. Connect a scan tool.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
3. Select the IPC System.
4. Select the appropriate driver name menu.
5. Using the ACSII character table below, select the appropriate number to display the desired character.

When the PCM detects that an overheated engine condition exists and the RPM is below 1000, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that an overheated engine condition exists, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that an engine misfire condition exists, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed . When this message displays, a multiple medium chime is activated.

When the PCM detects that a severe overheated engine condition exists, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. When this message displays, a multiple medium chime is activated.

The IPC displays this message if the fuel level drops below 15 liters (4 gallons). When this message displays, a single low chime is activated.

The DIM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed when the following conditions exist:

When the IPM detects that the outside temperature sensor determines that the outside temperature is below 0°C (36°F), the IPM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. When this message displays, a single low chime is activated.

The left rear door module (LRDM) supplies ignition voltage to the left rear door jamb switch via circuit 747 (LT BLU/BLK). The LDRM monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B. If the left rear door is ajar/open, the switch closes and circuit 747 (LT BLU/BLK) is grounded via circuit 551 (BLK/WHT). The LRDM detects this ground condition and sends a door ajar/open status (serial data) message via the simple data interface (SBI) to the LFDM. The LFDM detects this door open/ajar message and sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. If the vehicle speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph), the IPC displays the message and requests the radio via a class 2 message to activate a multiple medium chime.

When the PCM detects that a severe low engine oil condition exists, the PCM sends class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

The right front door module (RFDM) supplies ignition voltage to the right front door jamb switch via circuit 746 (BLK/WHT). The RFDM monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B. If the right front door is ajar/open, the switch closes and circuit 746 (BLK/WHT) is grounded via circuit 451 (BLK/WHT). The RFDM detects this ground condition and sends a door ajar/open status (serial data) message via the simple data interface (SBI) to the LFDM. The LFDM detects this door open/ajar message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. If the vehicle speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph), the IPC displays the message and requests the radio via a class 2 message to activate a multiple medium chime.

The right rear door module (RRDM) supplies ignition voltage to the right rear door jamb switch via circuit 747 (BLK/WHT). The RRDM monitors this circuit at connector C2 terminal B. If the right rear door is ajar/open the switch closes and circuit 747 (LT BLU/BLK) is grounded via circuit 451 (BLK/WHT). The RRDM detects this ground condition and sends a door ajar/open status (serial data) message via the simple data interface (SBI) to the LFDM. The LFDM detects this door open/ajar message and sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. If the vehicle speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph), the IPC displays the message and request the radio via a class 2 message to activate a multiple medium chime.

When the integration panel module (IPM ) detects that a A/C system malfunction exists, the IPM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the SDM detects that a inflatable restraints system malfunction exists, the SDM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM or DIM detects that a charging system malfunction exists, the respective module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that a electrical system malfunction exists, the respective module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that fuel system malfunction desist, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that a idle control system malfunction exists, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the RTD module detects a suspension system malfunction, the RTD module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the ABS module detects a steering system malfunction, the ABS module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the RTD module detects a suspension steering system malfunction, the RTD module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the VTD module detects a PASS-Key® III system malfunction, the VTD module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

when the PCM detects a that a transmission malfunction exists, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that a non-emission related malfunction exists, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the RTD detects that a suspension related malfunction exists, and the PCM has received a class 2 message to limit the vehicle speed, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the RTD module has detected that the vehicle is just starting to spin, the RTD module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the VTD module has detected an invalid ignition key being used to start the vehicle, the vehicle theft deterrent system is activated. The VTD module sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the rear integration module (RIM) has detected a forced entry into the vehicle, activating the CTD system alarm, the RIM saves the event to memory. When the RIM detects a ignition switch ON state, the RIM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the PCM detects that the vehicle has reached its calibrated maximum speed, the PCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the EBTCM is limiting wheel spin, the EBTCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed.

When the EBTCM detects that the traction control switch is in the OFF position, the EBTCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the PB requesting that this message is displayed.

When the EBTCM detects that the traction control switch was turned from the OFF to ON position, the EBTCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message cancels after 5 seconds.

When the EBTCM suspends traction control operation (because the brakes have overheated), the EBTCM sends a class 2 serial data message to the IPC requesting that this message is displayed. This message cancels after 5 seconds. This message does not indicate a malfunction with the traction control system, after a few minutes the traction control system should be active.

The IPC displays this message when a class 2 serial data request is received from the PCM. This message indicates either the transaxle has been hotter than 144°C (291°F) for more than 32 seconds, or hotter than 130°C (266°F) for than 30 minutes. The transaxle must be less than 120°C (248°F) for more than 5 seconds in order to clear this message.

The IPC supplies ignition voltage to the rear compartment lid release switch via circuit 744 (RED/BLK) at connector C2 terminal B6. When the rear compartment lid is open, the switch closes and circuit 744 (RED/BLK) is connected to grounded via circuit 850 (BLK). The IPC detects this ground condition for at least 1 second, the IPC displays this message.

The IPC monitors circuit 14 (DK BLU) at connector C1 terminal B12 and circuit 15 (LT BLU) at connector C1 terminal B11. When the left or the right turn signal switch is on the IPC detects a voltage condition. If the circuit remains active for at least 1.6 km (1 mile), the IPC displays this message. Also, the IPC sends a class 2 message requesting the radio to activate a multiple chime.

The IPC displays this message when the vehicle speed exceeds 120 km/h.

For DIC phone messages, refer to Cellular Communications.