"Possible Ice" message on DIC
Burning Brakes
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It's GM's way of looking out for you. They want to make you aware of changing road conditions just like when the traction control engages, it will alert you.
Drifting
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From: Jacksonville FL
Actually its not dumb to have it go off at 36F. Icing most often occurs on structures from 5C to -10C (41F to -14F). That is due to object being "supercooled" as it travels through the airstream, or the airstream traveling around the structure in the case of bridges, etc., creating freezing temps on the skin of the vehicle. Of course this is when there is visible moisture, and our cars can't sense that (yet).
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From: California Missouri
He he LOL
Mine does it a lot here in MO. since we have been in that kind of weather,, my Suburban does it on the rearview mirror ICE,, is what it says,,, I don't know its interesting and caught me off guard.. but whatever. Its kind of like the little sticker on my new shaver that shows a pair of scissors cutting the electrical cord to the charging mechanism.
What kind of retards ( no offense to those that truely have a medical condition) would even think about cutting the cord. This country is full of idgets that want to sue somebody for their lack of common sense.
What kind of retards ( no offense to those that truely have a medical condition) would even think about cutting the cord. This country is full of idgets that want to sue somebody for their lack of common sense.
I know what you mean. :o
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BMW's do that also, (at 37 degrees) with a little chime sound effect. Haven't seen it on my Z yet, but will be on the look-out.
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Actually its not dumb to have it go off at 36F. Icing most often occurs on structures from 5C to -10C (41F to -14F). That is due to object being "supercooled" as it travels through the airstream, or the airstream traveling around the structure in the case of bridges, etc., creating freezing temps on the skin of the vehicle. Of course this is when there is visible moisture, and our cars can't sense that (yet).
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Actually its not dumb to have it go off at 36F. Icing most often occurs on structures from 5C to -10C (41F to -14F). That is due to object being "supercooled" as it travels through the airstream, or the airstream traveling around the structure in the case of bridges, etc., creating freezing temps on the skin of the vehicle. Of course this is when there is visible moisture, and our cars can't sense that (yet).
Drifting
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From: Jacksonville FL
BMW's do that also, (at 37 degrees) with a little chime sound effect. Haven't seen it on my Z yet, but will be on the look-out.
and...
apologies in advance for hijacking, but wanted to ask "DrivnXcitment" the significance of the E-2C in his avatar. Do we owe you a big "Thank you for your service"?
and...
apologies in advance for hijacking, but wanted to ask "DrivnXcitment" the significance of the E-2C in his avatar. Do we owe you a big "Thank you for your service"?
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