The Driver Information Center is an electronic dashboard display that provides the driver with real-time vehicle data. It typically shows fuel economy, tire pressure, trip mileage, and active warning messages. Mechanics use it to clear maintenance reminders or check basic system faults without a scan tool.
Heard on the job
Scroll through the DIC to see if the oil life monitor was reset after the last service.
Related terms
Instrumentation
The collection of gauges, dials, and warning lights that display a vehicle's operating status to the driver.
Trip computer
An electronic dashboard module that calculates and displays journey statistics.
TPMS
A Tire Pressure Monitoring System tracks the air pressure inside a vehicle's tires.