Control Panel Menu? - Pics?

**Ahnuld** · 10-26-2006, 10:20 AM

File this under... little things I didnt know about the sky..

I was re-reading posts about the oil change indicator in the sky (which I hadnt known about untill reading on these forums a few weeks back)... anyway, someone was describing how to reset oil change to zero, and described a control panel display, with menu system..

Its the first I've heard of an interactive control panel.
What are some of the things that can be changed with this menu?
How do you access it?
How do you cycle through the options?
Does someone have a pic of what this looks like in the car?

I've been a basic driver all my life... Minivans and sedans that seem to have been made only for rental fleets (ex: dodge stratus). I've never had electronic anything... so this small thing just adds to the excitment for me of getting a Sky!!

EDIT: Ahh... I see it is called the DIC. Driver information Center... still would like more info on it, as described in my questions above.

Thanks!

**Ahnuld** · 10-26-2006, 10:41 AM

hmm...

I found an old thread that seems to give me a better understanding.
Driver Information Center

Bill Solt · 10-26-2006, 03:42 PM

I got my manual out and read it. Instructions on how to read the menu and use the buttons on the steering wheel. Also, don't for get to turn the Spped compunsator voulme ON on your Monsoon radio. This feature allows the volume to increase as you go faster automatically. My older Pontiac has one and it comes from the factory set to ON. There are 3 settings - low, med, hi. Keeps you from having to increase volume on radio while driving. Instructions in manual under SCV section of the radio controls.

As I used to write policy/procedures for work - I always told my employees - Read the Manual.

SKYtime · 10-26-2006, 03:49 PM

As a guy, I have a serious problem reading manuals and instructions....

ggccg · 10-26-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Solt

As I used to write policy/procedures for work - I always told my employees - Read the Manual.

But poor Ahnuld doesn't have a manual to read.

He's waiting for his car and just wants to get a jumpstart on info.

**Ahnuld** · 10-27-2006, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggccg

But poor Ahnuld doesn't have a manual to read.

He's waiting for his car and just wants to get a jumpstart on info.

EXACTLY!! thanks for watching my back.

But I bumped up to 3400 yesterday. Looks like my car gets built next week!!!

So I guess i can wait the few weeks before delivery!

**Ahnuld** · 10-27-2006, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Solt

Also, don't for get to turn the Spped compunsator voulme ON on your Monsoon radio. This feature allows the volume to increase as you go faster automatically. My older Pontiac has one and it comes from the factory set to ON. There are 3 settings - low, med, hi. Keeps you from having to increase volume on radio while driving. Instructions in manual under SCV section of the radio controls.

Auto volume!! Awesome!

Bill Solt · 10-27-2006, 10:43 AM

Hey all,
So Ahnuld is still waiting for your car.

When you get it, drive on over to Toms River or Marlboro and have lunch with the guys here, 4 SKY GUYS. Let me say this - I have learned a lot also from the forums over the past 2 months. Little things not in the manuals. Hope you get your SKY before the first snowfall.

ggccg · 10-27-2006, 01:32 PM

Here are the relevant pages from the Sky Owners Manual.

You'll have to print it out and turn pages read it. Sorry.

Buit at least, now nobody can say you don't know DIC.

**Texas Red Line** · 10-27-2006, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggccg

Here are the relevant pages from the Sky Owners Manual.

You'll have to print it out and turn pages read it. Sorry.

Buit at least, now nobody can say you don't know DIC.

There is a rotate on Adobe that allows you to read it properly

Rick Tinley Park · 10-27-2006, 01:52 PM

My wife asked me one day why, if my car is a female (I always refer to the SKY as She) does it then, have a DIC...
I could not answer

**Texas Red Line** · 10-27-2006, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggccg

Here are the relevant pages from the Sky Owners Manual.

You'll have to print it out and turn pages read it. Sorry.

Buit at least, now nobody can say you don't know DIC.

That was very informative. Thanks for the post.

**JohnD** · 10-27-2006, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

My wife asked me one day why, if my car is a female (I always refer to the SKY as She) does it then, have a DIC...
I could not answer

I think you are mispronouncing that word. The "I" is long, as in "wine."

Does that explain it?

**Texas Red Line** · 10-27-2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdigiant

I think you are mispronouncing that word. The "I" is long, as in "wine."

Does that explain it?

I think its the C that is being mispronounced. Here is an example of how it would be used in a sentence. DIc here Sky is a she.

**Ahnuld** · 10-29-2006, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggccg

Here are the relevant pages from the Sky Owners Manual.

You'll have to print it out and turn pages read it. Sorry.

Buit at least, now nobody can say you don't know DIC.

Thanks!!!

I lost track of this thread (and I started it)... this is great!

Devoking · 10-29-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Tinley Park

My wife asked me one day why, if my car is a female (I always refer to the SKY as She) does it then, have a DIC...
I could not answer

Maybe "she" has an IUD.

Antonio · 10-29-2006, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ggccg

Here are the relevant pages from the Sky Owners Manual.

You'll have to print it out and turn pages read it. Sorry.

Buit at least, now nobody can say you don't know DIC.

You sir, have one the bad joke of the day award

SKY VUE 1 · 10-29-2006, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ahnuld

Auto volume!! Awesome!

I think the speed-compensated volume is only available with the stereo system upgrades, not with the base system. It works great, though...it let's you select between low-medium-high volume differences.

Rick Tinley Park · 10-31-2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SKY VUE 1

I think the speed-compensated volume is only available with the stereo system upgrades, not with the base system. It works great, though...it let's you select between low-medium-high volume differences.

A was wondering if it was working but now that I have the roof on a few times I can hear the difference. Driving topless - I play the radio LOUD anyway and don't hear the diff that much

10-26-2006, 10:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,454 My Photos: (1)	Control Panel Menu? - Pics? File this under... little things I didnt know about the sky.. I was re-reading posts about the oil change indicator in the sky (which I hadnt known about untill reading on these forums a few weeks back)... anyway, someone was describing how to reset oil change to zero, and described a control panel display, with menu system.. Its the first I've heard of an interactive control panel. What are some of the things that can be changed with this menu? How do you access it? How do you cycle through the options? Does someone have a pic of what this looks like in the car? I've been a basic driver all my life... Minivans and sedans that seem to have been made only for rental fleets (ex: dodge stratus). I've never had electronic anything... so this small thing just adds to the excitment for me of getting a Sky!! EDIT: Ahh... I see it is called the DIC. Driver information Center... still would like more info on it, as described in my questions above. Thanks! __________________ Photos below taken at Dover Airforce Base Last edited by Ahnuld : 10-26-2006 at 10:25 AM.

10-26-2006, 10:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ahnuld First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ-TP: Exit 3 Posts: 1,454 My Photos: (1)	hmm... I found an old thread that seems to give me a better understanding. Driver Information Center __________________ Photos below taken at Dover Airforce Base

10-26-2006, 03:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bill Solt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Berkeley Twnship, NJ Posts: 223 My Photos: (0)	Read the Manual I got my manual out and read it. Instructions on how to read the menu and use the buttons on the steering wheel. Also, don't for get to turn the Spped compunsator voulme ON on your Monsoon radio. This feature allows the volume to increase as you go faster automatically. My older Pontiac has one and it comes from the factory set to ON. There are 3 settings - low, med, hi. Keeps you from having to increase volume on radio while driving. Instructions in manual under SCV section of the radio controls. As I used to write policy/procedures for work - I always told my employees - Read the Manual. __________________ Silver Pearl Cloth Seats 5 speed/2.4/ dual exhaust Delivered: 8/15/2006 Standard Alloy wheels ( matches the car's color) Monsoon Radio Windrestrictor by Robert- 2 Irish Family Crests

10-26-2006, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
SKYtime First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newark, Delaware Posts: 1,126 My Photos: (0)	As a guy, I have a serious problem reading manuals and instructions.... __________________ Silver Graphite 2.4L Prem Trim/Blk Lthr/Blk Top Manual Trans. 6-disk Monsoon System Chrome Wheels LSD Pre-Order: 4/06 Order Date: 9/27/06 To Dealer: 10/17/06 Picked up: 10/18/06 VIN: 14489 No mand. add-ons/MSRP Codename: JUSTICE

10-27-2006, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Bill Solt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Berkeley Twnship, NJ Posts: 223 My Photos: (0)	manuals Hey all, So Ahnuld is still waiting for your car. When you get it, drive on over to Toms River or Marlboro and have lunch with the guys here, 4 SKY GUYS. Let me say this - I have learned a lot also from the forums over the past 2 months. Little things not in the manuals. Hope you get your SKY before the first snowfall. __________________ Silver Pearl Cloth Seats 5 speed/2.4/ dual exhaust Delivered: 8/15/2006 Standard Alloy wheels ( matches the car's color) Monsoon Radio Windrestrictor by Robert- 2 Irish Family Crests

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10-27-2006, 01:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rick Tinley Park Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 4,819 My Photos: (11)	My wife asked me one day why, if my car is a female (I always refer to the SKY as She) does it then, have a DIC... I could not answer __________________ Find out about my radio show http://www.anj.westpm.net Founder: www.chicagolandroadsters.com Rick Tinley Park Delivered June 15, 2006 VIN - 3099 Sunburst Yellow Name - Sunni1 IL License # - YLO SKY 1