Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Description

DESCRIPTION





The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display. The display is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and tachometer. This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC displays information related to the following:

- Audio mode display
- Compass display
- Fuel saver indicator, Economizer (ECO) display
- Navigation system screens - If Equipped
- Outside temperature display
- Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
- Park Assist System - If Equipped
- System Status
- Tire Pressure Monitor System - If Equipped
- Trip computer functions
- U-Connect(TM) hands-free communication system displays - If Equipped
- Vehicle information warning message displays

The EVIC system is comprised of several different components. Those components are:

- Instrument Cluster
- Steering Wheel Switches
- Ambient Temperature Sensor
- Electronic Overhead Module
- Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus
- Local Interface Network (LIN) Data Bus

The EVIC display is part of the Instrument Cluster assembly and is not serviced as a separate component. If the display is inoperative the complete Instrument Cluster assembly must be replaced, Instrument Cluster - Removal. If the steering wheel switches are inoperative and require replacement, Remote Radio Switches - Removal for the appropriate procedure. If the compass position sensor (Electronic Overhead Module) is inoperative and requires replacement, Overhead Console - Removal for the appropriate procedure.