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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 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 button (1) allows the driver to select the Compass/Temperature, Trip Computer, Personal Settings or System Status functions. The STEP button (4) is used to toggle through options or features of the Trip Computer, Personal Settings or System Status functions. Pressing and releasing the RESET button (3) allows the selection of setting or resetting of the function currently displayed at that time. Pressing and releasing the C/T (compass/temperature) button (2) will cause the EVIC to return to the compass/temperature display mode from any other mode.

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 STEP button.

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

- TURN SIGNAL ON
- PERFORM SERVICE
- KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - DAMAGED KEY
- KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - INVALID KEY
- KEY NOT PROGRAMMED - EXCEEDED KEY PROGRAM LIMIT
- PROGRAMMING ACTIVE - NEW KEY PROGRAMMED
- SERVICE SECURITY KEY
- INVALID KEY - TRY ALTERNATE KEY
- DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- LEFT/RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- X DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGATE OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGLASS OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGATE/HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD/GLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD/GLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD/GATE/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- HOOD/GATE/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGLASS/DOOR OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGLASS/DOORS OPEN (with graphic)
- LIFTGLASS/HOOD OPEN (with graphic)
- WASHER FLUID LOW (with graphic)
- COOLANT LOW (with graphic)
- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- OIL CHANGE RESET
- CHECK GAUGES
- AUTO HIGHBEAM ON
- AUTO HIGHBEAM OFF
- PARK ASSIST DISABLED
- SERVICE SUSPENSION
- SERVICE PARK ASSIST SYSTEM
- TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP
- CHECK SHIFT PROCEDURE
- SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM
- 4WD SYSTEM IN NEUTRAL
- LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
- WARNING! LIMIT SPEED
- CHECK GAS CAP
- ESP OFF
- IOD FUSE OUT
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL
- MEMORY #1 POSITIONS SET
- MEMORY #2 POSITIONS SET
- MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED - SEATBELT FASTENED (with graphic)
- MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED - VEHICLE NOT IN PARK
- DRIVER 1 MEMORY
- DRIVER 2 MEMORY
- ADJ. PEDALS DISABLED - CRUISE CONTROL SET
- ADJ. PEDALS DISABLED - SHIFTER IN REVERSE
- TIRE LOW PRESSURE
- CHECK TPM SYSTEM
- LEFT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only)
- RIGHT FRONT LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only)
- LEFT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only)
- RIGHT REAR LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only)
- SPARE LOW PRESSURE (Premium TPM System Only)
- WATER IN FUEL (Diesel Models Only)
- SERVICE EXHAUST (Diesel Models Only)

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 MENU button until Personal Settings is displayed in the EVIC. The following personal settings can be set and recalled by pressing the STEP button:

- Fuel saver indicator, Economizer (ECO)
- Language: English, Spanish, German, Italian or French
- Display units in English or Metric
- Lock doors automatically at 15 mph (24 Kph), 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
- Recall Memory with Remote Keyless Entry Unlock, On or Off
- Sound horn with Remote Keyless Entry Lock, On or Off
- Flash lights with Remote Keyless Entry Lock, On or Off
- Delay turning headlamps off for 0, 30, 60 or 90 seconds
- Automatic High Beams (Available with Smart Beam Only)
- Illuminated approach on for 0, 30, 60 or 90 seconds
- Headlamps on with wipers, On or Off
- Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers, On or Off
- Service interval (Gasoline engines), 3200,.9600 KM, in increments of 800 KM/2000,.6000 miles in increments of 500 miles
- Service interval (Diesel engines), 4000,.20000 KM, in increments of 1000 KM/2500,.12500 miles in increments of 625 miles
- Automatically move seat back on exit, On or Off
- Key Off Power Delay
- Hill Start Assist

COMPASS/TEMPERATURE/TRIP COMPUTER MODE

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/Fuel Saver Mode (5.7L Engine Only)
- Distance To Empty
- Trip A
- Trip B
- Elapsed Time
- Service Distance
- Display Units of Measure in
- Tire pressure display (if equipped)
- Oil Pressure (SRT-8 only)
- Oil Temperature (SRT-8 only)

OIL CHANGE REQUIRED (GASOLINE ENGINES ONLY)

This vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change indicator system. The "Oil Change Required" message will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate, dependent upon your personal driving style.

Unless reset, this message will continue to display each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and release the MENU button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the following procedure.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Do not start the engine).
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.

NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.

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
- UConnect Active
- Caller ID phone number display

UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR TRANSCEIVER

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display which includes HomeLink system messages. For additional information on the universal transceiver Description and Operation.

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