1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 161
1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Manual
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Automatic Compass Calibration The compass is self-calibrating which eliminates the need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is new, the calibration process may not be complete. In these cases the calibration symbol, C, will be displayed where the compass reading is normally displayed. To calibrate the compass: In an area free from large metal objects, make three 360" turns. The calibration symbol will turn off and the compass reading will be displayed. Manual Compass Calibration If the compass appears erraticand 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 CompadTernperature mode. Press both the E/M and MODE buttons forat 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 An error of the vehicle's speed sensor or fuel sender will cause -E- to be displayed. 0 In the absence of vehicle communications, a double dash, --,is displayed. 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: 0 0 0 0 0 Average Fuel Economy (AVG ECON) - This shows the average fuel economy since the last reset. Instantaneous Fuel Economy (INST ECON) - This shows fuel economy for the most recent second of driving. Trip Range (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. Trip Fuel Used (FUEL USED) - This shows the accumulated fuel used since the last reset. Average Speed (AVG SPEED) - This shows the average speed since the last reset. Resetting the Trip Computer Press and hold the MODE and E/M buttons for at least two seconds. The reset is acknowledged with the display showing all segments on for a period of half a second. A reset can only be done in AVG ECON, FUEL USED and AVG SPEED displays. Resetting affects all three displays regardless of what display you are in.