Fuel Information ButtonUse the fuel information button to scroll through therange, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy andthe GM Oil Life System.Fuel RangePress the fuel information button until RANGE appearsto display the remaining distance you can drivewithout refueling. It’s based on fuel economy and thefuel remaining in the tank. The display will show LOW ifthe fuel level is low.The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range isan average of recent driving conditions. As yourdriving conditions change, this data is gradually updated.Fuel range cannot be reset.Average Fuel EconomyPress the fuel information button until AVG ECONappears in the display. Average fuel economy is howmany miles per gallon your vehicle is getting based oncurrent and past driving conditions.Press and hold the select button for two seconds whileAVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fueleconomy. Average fuel economy will then be calculatedstarting from that point. If the average fuel economyis not reset, it will be continually updated each timeyou drive.Instant Fuel EconomyPress the fuel information button until INST ECONappears in the display. Instant fuel economy is howmany miles per gallon your vehicle is getting atthe particular moment in time. The instant fuel economycannot be reset.GM Oil Life SystemPress the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFEappears in the display. The GM Oil Life System showsan estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will show100% when the system is reset after an oil change. Itwill alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistentwith your driving conditions.Always reset the engine oil life after an oil change. Toreset the Oil Life System use the fuel button to reach theENGINE OIL LIFE screen and then press and hold theselect button for five seconds while ENGINE OIL LIFE isdisplayed. OIL LIFE RESET will appear on the display for10 seconds to let you know the system is reset.The DIC does not replace the need to maintain yourvehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedulein this manual. Also, the oil change reminder will notdetect dusty conditions or engine malfunctions that mayaffect the oil. Also, the oil change reminder does notmeasure how much oil you have in your engine. So, besure to check your oil level often. SeeEngine Oil onpage 5-11.3-52
