Manual compass calibration, Error displays, Trip computer – Oldsmobile 2001 Silhouette User Manual

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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.

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.

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