2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 198

When the ignition is turned to ON or START, the DIC will display the following: BUICK: BUICK will be displayed for three seconds. DRIVER #: This message will be displayed for another three seconds after BUICK appears in the display. This display lets the driver know which driver's remote keyless entry transmitter is being used and the driver's customization features. The DIC controls are located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. MODE: This button lets you cycle through the options on the display. SET: This button is used to select and set the options to your preference. Driver Information Center (DIC) Messages The DIC will always display the compass reading and the outside temperature. If the temperature is below 38_F (3_C), the temperature reading will toggle between displaying the temperature and the word ICE for two minutes. AVG ECONOMY: Average fuel economy is viewed as a long term approximation of your overall driving conditions. To learn the average fuel economy from a new starting point, press and hold the SET button while the average fuel economy is displayed on the DIC. The average fuel economy will set to zero. INST ECONOMY: Instantaneous fuel economy varies with your driving conditions, such as acceleration, braking and the grade of the road being traveled. The DIC will be in the last mode displayed when the engine was turned off. To select a different mode, press MODE. The display will cycle through its options at each press of MODE. 2-106