2008 Pontiac G8 Owner's Manual - Page 97

Instruments and Controls 4-23 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 4-32 for more information. All messages will appear in the DIC display located in the center of the instrument panel cluster. When the ignition is turned on, a vehicle system check is performed and the status is shown on the DIC display. If there are no warnings or service reminders, the display shows a series of welcome screens. When the ignition is turned off, the odometer appears on the display for a short period of time unless a service reminder is active. Active service reminders are displayed for 10 seconds before the odometer appears. The odometer will reappear on the display when the driver door is opened. For more information on the warnings and messages see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4-27. Q R (Thumbwheel): Use the thumbwheel to scroll through the available options. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. 8 (ENTER to Reset/Select): Press the thumbwheel to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC. Trip/Fuel Menu Items Press 3 to scroll through the following menu items: DIC Buttons Speedometer UNITS Tire Pressure Customize Options Odometer/Trip Odometer Distance/Time To Go Range Avg (Average)Speed/Avg (Average) Fuel 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to go through the displays and the select the information. • OverSpeed