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Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Operation






OPERATION

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) uses both fused B(+) 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) and Local Interface Network (LIN) data buses. If the system is inoperative a scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information must be used to diagnose the system.





The EVIC function buttons are used to operate the different functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the MENU buttons (5 & 6) allows the driver to scroll though and select the Compass/Temperature, Trip Computer, Personal Settings or System Status functions. The STEP button (3) allows the selection of setting or resetting of the function currently displayed at that time. Pressing and releasing the BACK button (4) will cause the EVIC to return to the main menu.

EVIC DISPLAY MODES

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 menu buttons.

When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages:

- Cal - if equipped with a compass module and without the optional navigation system.
- Coolant Low - accompanied by a single chime.
- Exhaust Service Required - See Dealer Now - Diesel models only.
- Exhaust System - Regeneration Required Now - Diesel models only.
- Key In Ignition - accompanied by a single chime.
- Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out - accompanied by a single chime.
- Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out - accompanied by a single chime.
- Lights On - accompanied by a single chime.
- Low Fuel - accompanied by a single chime.
- Low Washer Fluid - accompanied by a single chime.
- Oil Change Required - accompanied by a single chime.
- Press Brake Pedal And Push Button To Start - if equipped with Keyless Go (KG) and an automatic transmission.
- Press Clutch Pedal And Push Button To Start - if equipped with Keyless Go (KG) and a manual transmission.
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Battery Low - accompanied by a single chime.
- Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out - accompanied by a single chime.
- Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out - accompanied by a single chime.
- Turn Signal On - accompanied by a continuous warning chime if the vehicle is driven more than 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) with either turn signal ON.

COMPASS/TEMPERATURE/TRIP COMPUTER

Compass heading and outside temperature are displayed on the Instrument Cluster (IC) TFT display. One of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) and one of 15 compass variance settings can be programmed. Outside temperature is displayed in °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit).

Press and release the MENU button until one of the following trip functions displays in the EVIC:

- Fuel Economy
- Trip Info
- Vehicle Speed

Press the STEP button to cycle through all of the trip computer functions.

The trip functions mode displays the following information:

- Average Fuel Economy - Displays the average fuel economy since the last reset. When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read RESET or show dashes for two seconds. Then the history information will be erased and the averaging will continue from the last fuel average reading before the reset.
- Distance To Empty (DTE) - Displays the estimated distance that can be traveled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, along with the current level of fuel in the tank. DTE cannot be reset through the RESET button. When the DTE value is less than 48 kilometers (30 miles) estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change to a text display of LOW FUEL. This display will continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn OFF the LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.
- Elapsed Time - When the ignition switch is in the ACC position a display indicates the total elapsed time since the last RESET. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START positions.
- Trip A or Trip B - Displays the mileage accumulated since the last RESET when the ignition switch is in the ON or ACC position.
- Display Units Of Measure In: - To make your selection, press and release the RESET button until MPH or km/h appears.

RESET will only occur while a function that can be reset is being displayed. Press and release the RESET button once to clear the function being displayed. To reset all functions that can be reset (global reset), press and release the RESET button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function. Reset ALL will display during this 3 second window.

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