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 placed in the ON position.
Most EVIC messages automatically pop up and display when conditions warrant. The EVIC will display some message types until the condition that caused the message is corrected. Certain other message types will be automatically stored by the EVIC for later retrieval. When conditions warrant that multiple messages be displayed in the EVIC Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display at the same time, the EVIC uses arbiter programming to sort and prioritize the cycle sequence and duration of each message to be displayed.
Optional function and feature menus can be navigated, selected and displayed using the EVIC switch pod in the left horizontal spoke of the steering wheel. When the ignition switch is placed in the ON position, the EVIC display will return to the last main menu, sub menu or function being displayed before the ignition was placed in the OFF position.
The four push buttons contained in the switch pod are used to manually navigate and select information in the EVIC system.
- BACK (4) - Pressing and releasing the BACK push button returns you to the previous sub menu or main menu.
- DOWN ARROW (5) - Pressing and releasing the DOWN ARROW push button allows the operator to scroll downward through the various EVIC main menus and sub menus.
- RIGHT ARROW (SELECT) (3) - Pressing and releasing the RIGHT ARROW (SELECT) push button allows the operator to navigate, select and reset items or settings in the currently displayed EVIC main menu or sub menu. Pressing and holding the RIGHT ARROW (SELECT) push button for two seconds provides a global reset of all of those EVIC features that can be reset, whether currently displayed or not.
- UP ARROW (6) - Pressing and releasing the UP ARROW push button allows the operator to scroll upward through the various EVIC main menus and sub menus.
Two additional push buttons may be found in the EVIC switch pod, but have no function in the EVIC system. The Uconnect(TM) Phone (1) and Uconnect(TM) Voice Command (2) push buttons are functional only for vehicles equipped with those optional systems.
EVIC DISPLAYS
The available EVIC display modes vary somewhat depending upon how the vehicle is equipped. The reconfigurable, multicolor, Thin Film Transistor (TFT) EVIC display unit is capable of displaying textual messages, cautions, warnings, graphics and animations to support numerous standard and optional vehicle systems and features, including:
- Acceleration Tracker (SRT Only) - Textual messages and graphic display give an indication of the time that was needed to attain a target speed.
- Adaptive Cruise Control - Textual messages and graphical displays indicate the current operating mode and status of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system as well as pertinent information regarding the status of the ACC radar sensor.
- Adaptive Front Lighting System - Textual message display gives an indication of the current status of the Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) (also known as the Steering Directed Headlights) or when the system requires service.
- Adjustable Pedal System - Textual messages give an indication of the current status of the adjustable pedal system.
- All Wheel Drive System - Textual message display gives an indication when the All Wheel Drive (AWD) system requires service.
- Audio System - A textual display gives an indication of the currently selected radio station frequency, audio Compact Disc (CD) track number or Hard Disc Drive (HDD) track number.
- Battery Charge - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the monitored battery charge level is too low.
- Battery Saver Mode - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the battery saver mode is active.
- Battery Voltage - Textual message and graphic display give an indication of the monitored electrical system voltage and when the voltage is too high or too low.
- Blind Spot Monitor - Textual message and graphic display give an indication of the Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) system status as well as visual warning outputs when conditions warrant.
- Braking Distance Tracker (SRT Only) - Textual messages and graphic display give an indication of the distance that was needed to bring the vehicle to a complete stop from a given speed.
- Compass - A textual display gives an indication of which one of the eight major compass headings the vehicle is pointed toward.
- Cruise Control - Textual messages and graphical displays indicate the current status of the cruise control system.
- Diesel Catalyst - Textual message display gives an indication when the diesel catalytic converter requires service.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the diesel exhaust fluid becomes low.
- Diesel Glow Plug - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the diesel glow plug is insufficiently heated to ensure efficient starting (also known as the wait-to-start indicator).
- Digital Speedometer - A digital readout of the current vehicle speed is available in the TFT display.
- Door Ajar - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when a door or doors are not fully closed.
- Electronic Stability Control - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system has been turned OFF.
- Engine Coolant Level - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the monitored engine coolant level is too low.
- Engine Coolant Temperature - Textual message and graphic display give an indication of the monitored engine coolant temperature and when the temperature is too high.
- Engine Hours - Textual message display give an indication of the cumulative number of hours the engine has been operating.
- Engine Oil Change - Textual message display gives an indication when a scheduled engine oil change is required and may also provide contact information for a servicing dealer.
- Engine Oil Pressure - Textual message and graphic display give an indication of the monitored engine oil pressure and when the pressure is too low.
- Engine Oil Temperature - Textual message and graphic display give an indication of the monitored engine oil temperature and when the temperature is too high.
- Elapsed Time Tracker (SRT Only) - Textual messages and graphic display give an indication of the Elapsed Time (ET) that was needed to travel preset distances.
- Electronic Throttle Control - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) system requires service.
- Exhaust Service Required - See Dealer Now - Textual message gives an indication when the diesel particulate filter requires service (diesel models only).
- Exhaust System - Regeneration Required Now - Textual message gives an indication when the diesel particulate filter requires regeneration (diesel models only).
- Exterior Lighting - Textual messages and graphic display give an indication when the exterior lighting system is turned ON, when a monitored brake lamp, head lamp or turn signal lamp is inoperative or when the exterior lighting is left ON while the driver side front door is opened.
- Forward Collision Warning - Textual messages and graphical displays give indications of the current operating status of the Forward Collision Warning (FCW) system as well as visual collision warning outputs when conditions warrant.
- Fuel Cap - Textual message and graphics give an indication when the fuel filler cap should be checked for proper installation.
- Gear Selector Indicator - Textual and graphical displays provide automatic transmission gear selector indicator (also known as PRNDL) support for all available automatic transmission and shifter options.
- G Force Tracker (SRT Only) - Textual messages and graphic display give an indication of the monitored forces of Gravity (G forces) that are applied to the vehicle during acceleration, braking and steering maneuvers.
- Ignition System - Textual messages and graphics indicate whether the ignition switch is currently in the OFF, ACCESSORY or ON mode and provide engine starting instructions when appropriate.
- Key Status - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the monitored FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) is incorrect, damaged, not programmed, left in the vehicle, has exited the vehicle or has a battery charge level that is too low.
- Low Fuel - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the monitored fuel level is too low.
- Memory System - Textual messages give an indication of the current status of the memory system.
- Message Counter - A textual display gives an indication of the total number of messages currently being stored in the EVIC memory.
- Navigation System - Textual messages and graphics give turn-by-turn indications of the routing to the destination chosen with the navigation system.
- Odometer - A digital display gives an indication of the cumulative distance (total odometer) the vehicle has traveled.
- Park Assist System - Textual messages and graphics display give indications of the Park Assist system status, when the system or sensors require service as well as visual park assist warning outputs when conditions warrant.
- Power Steering System - Textual messages and graphical display indicate when the electronic power steering system is overheated or when the system requires service.
- Remote Start System - Textual messages and graphical display give an indication of the remote start system status and provide instructions for vehicle operation following a successful remote start activation.
- Ship Mode - Textual message gives an indication when the vehicle systems are in ship mode.
- Smart Beam System - Textual messages and graphical display give an indication of the current status of the Smart Beam (also known as the Automatic High Beams) system.
- Thermometer - A textual display gives an indication of the outside ambient temperature.
- Tire Pressure Monitor - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system requires service and warns when the inflation pressure of a monitored tire or tires is too low.
- Transmission - Textual messages give an indication if the automatic transmission requires service and provide instructions for vehicle operation when appropriate.
- Transmission Shifter - Textual messages and graphics give an indication if the automatic transmission shifter requires service and provides instructions for vehicle operation when appropriate.
- Transmission Temperature - Textual message and graphic display give an indication of the monitored automatic transmission oil temperature and when the temperature is too high.
- Trip Computer - Textual messages and graphics give indications of average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, Distance-To-Empty (DTE), trip odometers A and B, trip Elapsed Time (ET)
- Trunk Ajar - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the trunk lid is not fully closed.
- Turn Signal On - Textual message and graphical display indicate when a turn signal has been left ON for an extended distance without completing a turn.
- Washer Fluid - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the monitored washer fluid level is too low.
- Water-In-Fuel - Textual message and graphic display give an indication when the monitored level of water in the diesel fuel system is too high.