Compass/Temperature Mode

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Compass/Temperature Mode
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This mode displays an 8 point compass heading on left hand side of DIC. Compass will display current vehicle direction relative to one of 8 compass headings using N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW for readout. Ambient temperature displays on right hand side of DIC. If ambient temperature is below 37°F (3°C), temperature reading will toggle between displaying outside temperature and word ICE for two minutes. If temperature is less than minus 40°F (4°C) for more than 2 seconds, OC will display. If temperature is above 140°F (60°C) for more than 2 seconds, SC will be displayed. If OC or SC is displayed, DTC's will be set.

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