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Manual Display DTC Mode

The manual display feature allows you to manually select each module DTC display function. The manual mode will automatically be entered after the automatic DTC display sequence is complete, or can be entered at any time during the automatic mode by pressing any button on the DISC except the E/M 5 (E/M 5 button is used to exit the DIAGNOSTIC mode at any time). When the manual mode is selected, the IPC will display the MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS mode message for 2 seconds, or until any button on the DISC except the E/M 5 is pressed. After the MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS mode message is displayed, the IPC will display the first system abbreviation and quantity of codes stored for that system, then the IPC will wait for further instructions. The buttons on the DISC provide the following functions when operating the on-board diagnostic feature in the manual mode:

DIC Button Functions:







DISC Button Functions
In both diagnostic modes Systems will be displayed in the following order:
^ PCM (Powertrain Control Module)
^ TCS (Traction Control System)
^ RTD (Real Time Damping) (with Chassis, Continuously Variable Real Time Damping option)
^ BCM (Body Control Module)
^ SDM (Sensing and Diagnostic Module)
^ IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
^ RADIO (Radio)
^ HVAC (Heater, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) (with HVAC System, Air Conditioner Frt, Auto Temp Cont option)
^ LDCM (Left Door Control Module)
^ RDCM (Right Door Control Module)
^ SCM (Seat Control Module) (with AAB option)
^ RFA (Remote Function Actuation)

Clearing DTCS
To clear DTCs perform the following steps in order:
1. Turn ON the ignition switch, engine OFF.
2. Press the RESET button to acknowledge any warning messages present.
3. Press the OPTIONS button on the Driver Information Center (DISC) and hold.
4. While holding the OPTIONS button press the FUEL button 4 times within a 10 second period.
5. System will first enter automatic display mode followed by the manual display mode.
6. Select the desired system to clear DTCs by pressing the OPTIONS 4 button (for the next system displayed) or the TRIP 3 button (for the previous system displayed).
7. Press and hold the RESET button to clear DTCs for the system displayed.