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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 consists 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 switch pod push buttons on the left spoke of the steering wheel are used to operate the available functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the MENU push button (6) allows the operator to select the Compass/Temperature, Trip Computer, Navigation (if equipped), Personal Settings (also known as customer programmable features) or System Status functions. The DOWN / SCROLL push button (4) is used to scroll through options or features of the Trip Computer, Personal Settings or System Status functions. Pressing and releasing the SELECT / RESET push button (3) enables the selection or resetting of the feature or function presently displayed in the EVIC. Pressing and releasing the COMPASS push button (5) will provide instant access to the compass/temperature display mode from any other mode.

In addition, if the vehicle is so equipped, the EVIC switch pod will include a VR (Voice Response) push button (1) to activate the optional Uconnect(TM) Voice Command system and a PHONE push button (2) to activate the Uconnect(TM) Phone system.

EVIC DISPLAY MODES

SYSTEM STATUS MODE

The System Status mode displays warnings and user interaction messages. Initial warnings will be displayed full-screen in the EVIC for three seconds, then override the odometer and show text warnings on the bottom line of the display. Critical warnings will be displayed until the condition is corrected. Non-critical warnings will be displayed for 60 seconds. The operator can scroll to view multiple messages by using the DOWN / SCROLL push button.

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

- Adjustable Pedals Disabled - Cruise Engaged - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional adjustable pedals system.
- Adjustable Pedals Disabled - Vehicle In Reverse - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional adjustable pedals system.
- Channels Cleared - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Channels Defaulted - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Channel _ (1, 2, or 3) Transmit - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Channel _ (1, 2, or 3) Training - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Channel _ (1, 2, or 3) Trained - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Check Tire Pressure Monitoring System - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
- Clearing Channels - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Did Not Train - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Garage Door Opener (HomeLink(R)) system.
- Door(s) Ajar - Accompanied by a single audible chime if the vehicle is in motion.
- Left Front Tire Low Pressure - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
- Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
- Left Rear Tire Low Pressure - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
- Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
- Left/Right Front Door Ajar - Either or both, accompanied by a single audible chime if vehicle speed is above 1 kilometer-per-hour (1 mile-per-hour).
- Left/Right Rear Door Ajar - If the vehicle is equipped with rear doors, either or both, accompanied by a single audible chime if vehicle speed is above 1 kilometer-per-hour (1 mile-per-hour).
- Low Washer Fluid - Accompanied by a single audible chime.
- Memory System Disabled - Vehicle Not In Park - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system. Accompanied by a single audible chime.
- Memory System Disabled - Seat Belt Buckled - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system. Accompanied by a single audible chime.
- Memory _ (1 or 2) Profile Recall - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system.
- Memory _ (1 or 2) Profile Set - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system.
- Personal Settings Not Available - Vehicle Not in Park
- Right Front Tire Low Pressure - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
- Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
- Right Rear Tire Low Pressure - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
- Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
- RKE Battery Low - Accompanied by a single audible chime.
- Service Park Assist System - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Park Assist system.
- Turn Signal On - Accompanied by a continuous audible warning chime.

TRIP MODE

The trip computer provides a customer programmable choice of displaying units in English or metric measure. The following information can be selected for display at the top of the EVIC screen:

- Average (Kilometers/Miles) Per Gallon - Average fuel economy achieved since last reset.
- Distance To Empty - Estimated distance (kilometers or miles) until the fuel tank is empty.
- Trip A - Distance (kilometers/miles) since last Trip A odometer reset.
- Trip B - Distance (kilometers/miles) since last Trip B odometer reset.
- Elapsed Time - Total time the ignition switch has been in the ON and ACCESSORY positions since the last elapsed time reset.

The EVIC trip computer features several functions that can be reset. Pressing and releasing the SELECT / RESET push button once will reset the function currently being displayed in the EVIC. To reset all functions (global reset), press and release the SELECT / RESET push button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed function. >Reset ALL will be displayed during this 3 second window.

The odometer is displayed at the bottom of the EVIC display. If warnings exist, they will replace the odometer in the display. The operator can scroll to view information in the EVIC by using the DOWN / SCROLL push button.

COMPASS, TEMPERATURE

Compass heading and outside temperature are displayed at the top of the screen. Eight-point compass headings are displayed: N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW. Up to 15 compass variance settings can be set and recalled. Outside temperature is displayed in °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit).

NAVIGATION MODE

When the optional Navigation System is active, the EVIC switch SELECT / RESET push button can be used to select the Map or Menu display on the Navigation unit. When the Navigation Menu display is active, the DOWN / SCROLL push button can be used to scroll through the list, the SELECT / RESET push button can be used to select an item. The DOWN / SCROLL push button can also be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the SELECT / RESET push button will change the Navigation unit display to the Menu.

If Turn-By-Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal Settings, the Navigation system will provide turn-by-turn directions to the programmed destination in the EVIC display. The name of the approaching road is displayed at the top of the screen, followed by an arrow to show the direction of the turn, with the remaining distance to the turn counted down.

PERSONAL SETTINGS MODE

The personal settings mode (also known as customer programmable features) allows the operator to set and recall features when the automatic transmission is in the PARK position or the manual transmission vehicle is completely stopped by pressing and releasing the SELECT / RESET push button and then the DOWN / SCROLLpush button until Personal Settings is displayed in the EVIC. The following personal settings are available:

- Automatically Move Seat Back On Exit: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system.
- Confirmation Of Voice Commands: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Uconnect(TM) Voice Command system.
- Delay Power Off To Accessories Until Exit: Off, 45 Seconds, 5, 10 or 60 Minutes
- Delay Turning Headlamps Off: 0, 30, 60 or 90 seconds
- Display Units: English or Metric
- Fuel Saver indicator, Economizer (ECO): On or Off
- Headlamps On With Wipers: On or Off
- Language: English, Spanish or French
- Lock Doors Automatically At 24 Kmh (15 Mph): On or Off
- Park Assist System: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Park Assist system.
- Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Automatic Wipers system.
- Recall Memory With Remote Keyless Entry Unlock: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system.
- 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
- Tilt Mirrors Down And In When Transmission Is Shifted To Reverse: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Memory system.
- Turn Headlamps On With Remote Keyless Entry Lock: On or Off
- Turn Headlamps On With Remote Keyless Entry Unlock: Off or 30 Seconds
- Turn-By-Turn Navigation: On or Off - If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Navigation system.
- Unlock Doors Automatically On Exit: On or Off

SYSTEM SETUP MODE

In vehicles equipped with the Integrated Trailer Brake Module (ITBM), the EVIC allows the operator to set, reset and recall the optional settings for this feature. The following settings are available:

- Trailer Brake Type: EOH (Electric Over Hydraulic) or Electric Brakes
- Trailer Weight: Light (10,000 pounds and below) or Heavy (10,001 pounds and above)

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