Trip Computer - Oldsmobile 2001 Silhouette Owner's Manual

Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the calibration
symbol does not appear, you must manually put the
compass into the calibration mode.
Turn the ignition on and cycle the DIC to the
compass/temperature mode. Press both the E/M and
MODE buttons simultaneously for at least 10 seconds
until the calibration symbol appears. Release both
buttons and complete three 360 _ turns in an area free
from large metal objects. The calibration symbol will
turn off and the compass reading will be displayed.
Error Displays
D
An error of the vehicle's speed sensor or fuel sender
- -
will cause E to be displayed.
D
In the absence of vehicle communications, a double
--
dash" " is displayed.
If one of these error messages appear, see your dealer.
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Trip Computer

There are five trip computer displays which may be
stepped through by pushing the MODE button.
The information will appear in the following order:
D
AVG ECON (Average Fuel Economy): This shows
the average fuel economy since the last reset.
D
INST ECON (Instantaneous Fuel Economy):
This shows fuel economy for the most recent second
of driving.
D
RANGE (Trip Range): This shows the estimated
distance that can be traveled with the remaining fuel.
The fuel economy used to calculate range is based on
the last few hours of driving.
D
FUEL USED (Trip Fuel Used): This shows the
accumulated fuel used since the last reset.
D
AVG SPEED (Average Speed): This shows the
average speed since the last reset.