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Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Operation






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 (31) 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 and related data buses.

The instrument cluster STEP button (32) is used to operate the different functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the STEP button will scroll through the following displays:

- Compass/Temperature/Audio
- Average Fuel Economy
- Distance to Empty
- Elapsed Time
- Personal Settings

Once a particular system is displayed, short and long presses of the STEP button will move the EVIC through the system menu. Pressing and holding the STEP button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the STEP button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function (Reset ALL will be displayed during this 3 second window).

EVIC DISPLAY MODES

SYSTEM STATUS MODE

System display mode displays warnings and user interaction messages on the EVIC display. The driver can scroll to view multiple messages by using the STEP button.

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

- Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
- Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- Personal Settings Not Available - Vehicle Not in Park (automatic transmissions) or vehicle in motion (manual transmissions)
- Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h))
- Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph (1.6 km/h))
- Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion)
- Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
- Headlamps On/Lights On With Key Out Of Ignition.

COMPASS/TEMPERATURE/AUDIO

Compass heading and outside temperature are displayed at the top of the EVIC display screen. On the lower half of the screen the audio mode is displayed along with the odometer. One of eight compass headings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW) and to select one of 15 compass variance settings. Outside temperature is displayed in °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit). Audio mode can display any one of 12 radio station preset frequencies, CD disc number, CD track number, tape, and one of 200 Satellite Radio Channels - if equipped.

For additional information regarding the compass, refer to Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features).

AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY

Shows 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 where it was before the reset.

DISTANCE TO EMPTY (DTE)

NOTE: Significant changes in driving style or vehicle loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of the vehicle, regardless of the DTE displayed value.

Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel tank level. This is not resettable.

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 be displayed, based on the current values in the DTE calculation and the current fuel tank level.

ELAPSED TIME

Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position.

HANDS FREE TELEPHONE MODE - IF EQUIPPED

Provides the following information and features for the optional hands-free communications system:

- Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength and signal strength in increments of 20 percent
- Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air time in minutes and seconds, call ended, busy, call failed, roaming and no phone connection
- Caller ID phone number display

PERSONAL SETTINGS MODE (CUSTOMER PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES)

Allows the driver to set and recall features when the transmission is in Park by pressing and releasing the STEP button until Personal Settings is displayed in the EVIC. The following personal settings can be set and recalled:

- Language: English, Spanish and French (domestic markets) German and Italian (export markets)
- Lock doors automatically at 24 km/h (15 mph), On or Off
- Unlock door automatically on exit, On or Off
- Remote Keyless Entry unlock driver door on first press or unlock all doors on first press
- Sound horn with Remote Keyless Entry Lock, On or Off
- Turn headlamps on with Remote Keyless Entry Lock, On or Off
- Delay turning headlamps off for 0, 30, 60 or 90 seconds
- Key-Off Power Delay (delay power off to accessories until exit off, 45-seconds maximum, 5-minute maximum, 10-minute maximum)
- Illuminated Approach - Turn headlamps on with Remote Keyless Entry Unlock, Off or 30, 60 or 90 seconds
- Display units in English or Metric
- Compass Variance Setting 1 through 15
- Calibrate Compass Yes/No

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