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 steering wheel switches are used to operate the different functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the SELECT button (1) will change the mode displayed between Trip Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (If Equipped). Pressing and releasing the BACK button (2) will return the system to the previous mode displayed.





The SCROLL buttons (3) are used to scroll through Trip Functions, Navigation (If Equipped), System Status Messages, and Personal Settings (Customer Programmable Features). Pressing and releasing the SELECT button (1) accepts a selected choice.

EVIC DISPLAY MODES

SYSTEM STATUS MODE

Displays warnings and user interaction messages. Initial warnings will be displayed full-screen for three seconds, then override the odometer and show text warnings on the bottom line of the display. 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 SCROLL buttons.

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
- Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
- Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
- Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
- RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
- Memory 1/2 Profile Set
- Memory 1/2 Profile Recall
- Memory System Disabled - Vehicle Not In Park (with a single chime)
- Memory System Disabled - Seat Belt Buckled (with a single chime)
- Personal Settings Not Available - Vehicle Not in Park
- Left/Right Front Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph)
- Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single chime if speed is above 1 mph)
- Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion)
- Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
- Adjustable Pedals Disabled - Cruise Engaged
- Adjustable Pedals Disabled - Vehicle In Reverse
- Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit
- Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training
- Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Trained
- Clearing Channels
- Channels Cleared
- Channels Defaulted
- Did Not Train
- Left Front Tire Low Pressure
- Left Rear Tire Low Pressure
- Right Front Tire Low Pressure
- Right Rear Tire Low Pressure
- Check Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) System
- Service Park Assist System

TRIP MODE

Provides a choice of units displayed in English or metric. The following information can be displayed at the top of the screen:

- Average Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
- Distance to empty (DTE)
- Trip A odometer
- Trip B odometer
- Elapsed time

The EVIC trip computer features several functions that can be reset. Pressing and releasing the SELECT button once, will clear the function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a chosen function is currently being displayed. To reset all functions, press and release the SELECT 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 screen. If warnings exist, they will replace the odometer in the display. The driver can scroll to view information in the EVIC by using the SCROLL buttons.

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) and 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 - IF EQUIPPED

When the Navigation System is On, the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the Map or Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the Menu display is active, the SCROLL buttons can be used to scroll through the list, the SELECT button can be used to select an item, and the BACK button can be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the SELECT 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 and the remaining distance to the turn counted down.

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 SELECT and then the SCROLL buttons until Personal Settings is displayed in the EVIC. The following personal settings can be set and recalled:

- Fuel Saver indicator, Economizer (ECO), On or Off
- Language: English, Spanish or French
- Display units in English or Metric
- Lock doors automatically at 15 mph (24 Kmh), 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
- Delay turning headlamps off for 0, 30, 60 or 90 seconds
- Headlamps on with wipers, On or Off
- Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers, On or Off
- Automatically move seat back on exit, On or Off
- Tilt mirrors down and in when transmission is shifted to Reverse, On or Off
- Delay Power off to accessories until exit off, 45-seconds maximum, 5-minute maximum, 10-minute maximum or 60-minute maximum
- Turn headlamps on with Remote Keyless Entry Lock, On or Off
- Turn headlamps on with Remote Keyless Entry Unlock, Off or 30 seconds
- Park Assist System, On or Off
- Confirmation of Voice Commands, On or Off
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation, On or Off