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#1 of 22 Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) by vision54 Jun 02, 2008 (8:37 am)
I've unlocked the DIS on my 3 but can't get the CX9 to fully display. In the 3, you push the FM/AM and CD buttons together, insert the key and turn to "ON." Hold the buttons until "DIS ON" displays, then hold the SET (or :00) button until the clock changes over to the DIS.   My wife's 2008 Sport AWD (with Bose) acts the same way to get the "DIS ON" message, but it has neither a SET or :00 button, so I don't know which button to use. To complicate it further, sometimes people have had to reset their battery or turn they car off then back on after first getting DIS ON.   Anyone try this? Anyone want to experiment to find the right combination of buttons? FYI, the DIS can display real-time MPG, average MPG, DTE and average MPH. Replies to this message: ceric (Jun 02, 2008 8:45 am) vision54 (Jun 02, 2008 8:53 am) ceric (Jun 02, 2008 3:52 pm) and 3 more... jay2800000 (Jul 14, 2008 11:20 am)
#2 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [vision54] by ceric Jun 02, 2008 (8:45 am)
Replying to: vision54 (Jun 02, 2008 8:37 am) Interesting... I have skimmed thru the workshop manual and don't remember reading anything related to DIS mentioned in the phonebook-thick workshop manual. Yes, there is a diagnostic mode and test mode that one can enter thru a bunch of steps. However, I have no seen anything related to MPG at all. Replies to this message: vision54 (Jun 02, 2008 8:53 am) ceric (Jun 02, 2008 3:52 pm) murrman67 (Jun 30, 2008 9:58 pm) and 2 more... jay2800000 (Jul 14, 2008 11:20 am)
#3 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [ceric] by vision54 Jun 02, 2008 (8:53 am)
Replying to: ceric (Jun 02, 2008 8:45 am) The story is, it's buried (not deep, just not obvious) b/c it's touted as a feature on the GT (which I hear has an "INFO" button that lets the user get these readings). Just hold the FM/AM and CD buttons, turn your key to "ON" and hold the buttons, and you'll see DIS ON appear in the radio display. That "unlocks" the DIS, but then there's some other button - my mystery - which will actually display it. It was :00 in my 3. I'm thought it'd be the H or M button, but I tried those. I may have to try a battery reset. Replies to this message: ceric (Jun 02, 2008 3:52 pm) murrman67 (Jun 30, 2008 9:58 pm) ceric (Jul 02, 2008 2:04 pm) and 1 more... jay2800000 (Jul 14, 2008 11:20 am)
#4 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [vision54] by ceric Jun 02, 2008 (3:52 pm)
Replying to: vision54 (Jun 02, 2008 8:53 am) vision54, When I get back tonight, I will dig thru the workshop manual again to see if there is any mentioning of this procedure. Usually, a workshop manual will cover things like that so that service technician would know how to. I have a Prius. I love to monitor MPG while I drive. It trains you to be a better driver, MPG-wise. Replies to this message: murrman67 (Jun 30, 2008 9:58 pm) ceric (Jul 02, 2008 2:04 pm) nxs138 (Jul 03, 2008 8:06 pm)
#5 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [ceric] by murrman67 Jun 30, 2008 (9:58 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Jun 02, 2008 3:52 pm) Were you able to find the unlock procedure in the workshop manual? No further post on this topic so I'm wondering if it was a dead end. Please let us know the magic combination if you find it. Replies to this message: ceric (Jul 02, 2008 2:04 pm) nxs138 (Jul 03, 2008 8:06 pm)
#6 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [murrman67] by ceric Jul 02, 2008 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: murrman67 (Jun 30, 2008 9:58 pm) No. I wasn't able to. I am considering ScanGuageII ($159). It provides much more than just MPG. Read it up and decide for yourself. Replies to this message: nxs138 (Jul 03, 2008 8:06 pm)
#7 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [ceric] by nxs138 Jul 03, 2008 (8:06 pm)
Replying to: ceric (Jul 02, 2008 2:04 pm) Do the 2009 models come with a better trip computer, i.e. mpg, miles til empty, etc? I wonder if the 07/08's could be compatible if it's only a software change...
#8 of 22 by r000 Jul 07, 2008 (2:34 pm)
It would be awesome if someone figures out a way to access the trip computer. The Australian CX-9 includes a trip computer and it has an "info" button on the head unit. I also remember reading somewhere that the U.S model has the trip computer as well but for some reason it's disabled.   Now that we found a way to unlock it we just need to figure out how to access it.
#9 of 22 Re: Unlocking the Driver Information System (DIS) [vision54] by jay2800000 Jul 14, 2008 (11:20 am)
Replying to: vision54 (Jun 02, 2008 8:53 am) I tried this and had no Idea that you could unlock it. I presse the set button while the radio was on and it dispalyed everthing everyone posted.
#10 of 22 by gogators93 Jul 14, 2008 (7:57 pm)
Ok, I'm confused. Is there a way to display the trip computer or are we talking about the Mazda 3?

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