Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Electronic Vehicle Information Center - Description






DESCRIPTION





The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display. The display is located in the lower part of the speedometer. 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

Keyless Go system displays - If Equipped

Navigation system screens - If Equipped

Outside temperature display

Personal Settings (customer programmable features)

System Status

Tire Pressure Monitor System - If Equipped

Trip computer functions

UConnect(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.