DIC Message??
Dec 15, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Melting Slicks
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DIC Message??
I've only had my C6 for 7 weeks and got it out tonight for the first time in 8 days. The outside temp was pretty cold (about 30). After driving the car about a block a message of the DIC said "Ice Possible". Are these cars now giving weather forcasts?
Is this a normal message in cold weather?
Dec 15, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Dec 15, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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Yup....just a friendly warning to be careful.
Dec 15, 2009 | 08:57 PM
Racer
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From: HURST TEXAS
When outside air temp.is cold enough to create icy road conditions.
Dec 15, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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You'll get that message any time the outside temperature sensor shows a temperature of 32° or less.
Dec 15, 2009 | 09:11 PM
Melting Slicks
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
JimTN
You'll get that message any time the outside temperature sensor shows a temperature of 32° or less.
Dec 15, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Always pay attention to your DIC !
Dec 15, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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Dec 15, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Don't think too many owners in sunny Southern California will be seeing this message.
Dec 15, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the info. It gets pretty cold here (mid teens last night) but I don't usually drive my car when it's this cold. Bet the folks in Florida don't see the message very often.
Dec 15, 2009 | 09:42 PM
Melting Slicks
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Code:[M]ayhem
Don't think too many owners in sunny Southern California will be seeing this message.
Ain't it the truth? Are there any surf advisories??
Actually, the mountains in eastern San Diego County are frequently covered in snow, and temps go down to single digits.
Dec 15, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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Don't think too many owners in sunny Southern California will be seeing this message.
I live in the beach city of San Clemente CA and in almost five years I've seen once.
Dec 15, 2009 | 10:20 PM
Drifting
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What?
There's a message in the DIC about what???? What is this you talk about.. ice?
Dec 15, 2009 | 10:20 PM
Burning Brakes
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Saw the message Monday morning on the way to work...Vegas.
Dec 15, 2009 | 11:51 PM
Melting Slicks
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I've seen this message a couple of times.
Dec 16, 2009 | 07:43 AM
Drifting
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I have this message numerous times and will see it later this mourning when I take the car out for a spin. The temp is 9 degrees this mourning and the high for the day is predected to be 15. BURRRRRRRRRR
Dec 16, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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These days I see it every day when the temp reading hits 2 degrees Celcius.
Dec 16, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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I believe it comes on at 36 or lower.
Dec 16, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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It would be really handy if someone wrote a manual for these cars. Oh, wait, GM already did and included one in every car.
Quote:
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the outside air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions. Adjust your driving accordingly.
Dec 16, 2009 | 09:43 AM
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Melting Slicks
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Yes, the manual is a good read but look at all the topics that would never be discussed.
I've actually read the manual, but at 488 pages some things I don't remember.
btw, I'm still reading the manual to find the chicklet information. What page was that on again?