Driver Information Center (DIC)Trip/Fuel Menu ItemsPress the trip/fuel button to display the Trip/Fuel Menuitems. For more items see “DIC Operation andDisplays” in the owner manual.Instantaneous Fuel Economy (IFE)This display normally shows instantaneous fueleconomy. When the vehicle is in Auto Stop mode AUTOSTOP or IFE = 99 MPG (l/00km) will be displayed. SeeStarting the Vehicle on page 3‑3 for more information.DIC Warnings and MessagesWarning messages are displayed on the DIC to notifythe driver that the status of the vehicle has changedand that some action may be needed by the driver tocorrect the condition. If there is more than one messagethat needs to be displayed they will appear one afteranother.Some messages may not require immediate action, butyou can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrumentpanel to acknowledge that you received the messagesand to clear them from the display.Some messages cannot be cleared from the DICdisplay because they are more urgent. Thesemessages require action before they can be cleared.You should take any messages that appear on thedisplay seriously and remember that clearing themessages will only make the messages disappear, notcorrect the problem.For information on other DIC messages, see “DICWarnings and Messages” in the owner manual Index.HOOD OPENIf the hood is not fully closed or there is a problem withthe hood switch, this message will be displayed. Closethe hood to clear the message. If the HOOD OPENmessage continues to be displayed after verifying thehood is closed, you should have the hood switchserviced. Failure to service the hood switch properlycan result in an Auto Start condition.Auto Stops will be disabled when this message isdisplayed. If the vehicle is in auto stop mode when thismessage appears, the engine will instantly start.4-7