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DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display. The display is located in the lower part of the tachometer on the right side of the instrument cluster. This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the center stack of the instrument panel. The EVIC displays information related to the following:
System Status
Vehicle information warning message displays
Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
Compass display
Outside temperature display
Trip computer functions
The EVIC system is comprised of several different components. Those components are:
Instrument Cluster
Upper instrument panel switch pod
Ambient Temperature Sensor
Electronic Overhead Module
Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus
The EVIC display is part of the Instrument Cluster assembly and is not serviced as a separate component. If the display is inoperative the complete Instrument Cluster assembly must be replaced.
OPERATION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) uses both non-switched and ignition switched sources of battery current so that some of its features remain operational at any time, while others may only operate with the ignition switch in the On position. When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, the EVIC display will return to the last function being displayed before the ignition was turned to the Off position.
The EVIC system is comprised of several different components that communicate over the Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus. The EVIC data is obtained from several components on the Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus circuit. The EVIC will not function properly if the bus messages from any of these components is not received.
EVIC CONTROL SWITCHES
The EVIC control switches are used to operate the different functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the MENU button will change the mode displayed to one of the Personal Settings. The STEP button is used to make a selection from the Personal Setting displayed at that time. Pressing and releasing the C/T (compass/thermometer) button will cause the EVIC to return to the compass/thermometer/ trip computer display mode from any other mode. From the compass/thermometer/trip computer display mode the STEP button is used to scroll through and make selections in the Trip Functions. Pressing and releasing the RESET button resets the trip computer screen displayed at that time.
EVIC DISPLAY MODES
The System status mode displays warnings and user interaction messages. Initial warnings will be displayed accompanied by a series of audible beeps. Critical text warnings will be displayed until the failure is corrected. Non-critical text warnings will be displayed for 60 seconds. The driver can scroll to view multiple messages by using the STEP button.
| Vehicle Information Center display messages | |
| 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL AUTO HIGHBEAM OFF AUTO HIGHBEAM ON CHECK GAS CAP CHECK GAUGES CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE DRIVER 1 MEMORY DRIVER 2 MEMORY DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (with graphic) ESP SYSTEM DISABLED FUEL LOW (with graphic) HOOD OPEN (with graphic) HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) HOOD/GATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) INVALID KEY — TRY ALTERNATE KEY KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — DAMAGED KEY KEY NOT PROGRAMMED — EXCEEDED KEY PROG. LIMIT KEY NOT PROGRAMMMED — INVALID KEY LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGATE OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) X DOORS OPEN (with graphic) |
LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGLASS OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic) LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic) LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL MEMORY #1 POSITIONS SET MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — SEATBELT FASTENED (with graphic) MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED — VEHICLE NOT IN PARK PARK ASSIST DISABLED PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED — CRUISE CONTROL SET PEDAL ADJUST DISABLED — SHIFTER IN REVERSE PERFORM SERVICE PROGRAMMING ACTIVE — NEW KEY PROGRAMMED RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM SERVICE ELEC BRAKE SYSTEM SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM SERVICE SECURITY KEY SERVICE TIRE PRESS SYSTEM SPARE LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only) TRACTION SYSTEM DISABLED TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP TURN SIGNAL ON WARNING! LIMIT SPEED WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic) |
Customer programmable features:
Display U.S. or Metric?
Pressing the STEP button when in this display selects US or Metric. The overhead console and instrument panel displays will be in the selected units.
Auto Door Locks?
When this feature is selected, all doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (25 km/h). Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Auto Unlock On Exit?
(Available Only When the AUTO DOOR LOCKS Feature is Turned On) When this feature is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) position. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Remote Unlock Driver’s Door 1st?
When this feature is selected only the driver’s door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock the remaining locked doors and liftgate. When REMOTE UNLOCK ALL DOORS is selected all of the doors and the liftgate will unlock at the first press of the remote keyless entry unlock button. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select DRIVER’S DOOR 1ST or ALL DOORS.
Remote Linked To Memory? (Available with Memory Seat Only)
When this feature is selected the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings will return to the memory set position when the remote keyless entry “Unlock” button is pressed. If this feature is not selected then the memory seat, mirror, and radio settings can only return to the memory set position using the door mounted switch. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Sound Horn With Lock?
When this feature is selected a short horn sound will occur when the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This feature may be selected with or without the flash lights on lock/unlock feature. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Flash Lights With Lock?
When this feature is selected, the front and rear turn signals will flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature selected. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Headlamp Delay
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when exiting the vehicle, to have the headlamps remain on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not remain on. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF.
Illuminated Approach?
When this feature is selected the driver can choose, when entering the vehicle, to have the headlamps come on for 30, 60, or 90 seconds, or not come on at all. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select 30, 60, 90, or OFF.
Auto Headlamp Low/High Beams?
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch has been moved to the A (Auto) position, the headlights will automatically switch from high to low beams when approaching a vehicle. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Low Beam” or “Low/High Beam.” See also SmartBeams.
NOTE: System will activate at or above 20 mph (32 km/h).
Headlamps On With Wipers? (Available with Auto Headlights Only)
When this feature is selected and the headlight switch has at least once been moved to the A (Auto) position, the headlights will turn on when the wipers are turned on. The headlights will also turn off when the wipers are turned off if they were turned on in this way. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Front Wipers Rain Sense?
Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Manual” or “Rain Sense.” < p>
Service Interval
When this feature is selected a service interval between 2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments may be selected. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select distances between 2,000 (3 200 km) and 6,000 miles (10 000 km) in 500 mile (800 km) increments.
Reset Service Distance (Displays Only if Service Interval was Changed)
When this feature is selected the current accumulated service distance can be reset to the newly selected service interval. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Easy Entry/Exit Seat? (Available with Memory Seat Only)
When this feature is selected, the driver’s seat moves rearward 2 inches (5 cm) or to the farthest rearward position if this distance is less than 2 inches (5 cm) when the key is removed from the ignition switch so that the driver can more easily exit the vehicle. The seat will return to the memorized seat location (if REMOTE LINK TO MEMORY is set to YES) when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the door. Pressing the STEP button when in this display will select “Yes” or “No.”
Compass/Temperature/Trip Computer
This display provides the outside temperature, one of the eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing, and vehicle trip information. The compass and temperature display is the normal display. When the C/T button is pressed the compass/temperature display returns.
The trip computer function will be displayed if the STEP button is pressed from the Compass/Temperature display mode. The trip computer displays the following information:
Average fuel economy
Distance to empty
Trip A
Trip B
Elapsed time
Miles to service
Tire pressure display (if equipped)
