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) data bus. If the system is inoperative a scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information must be used to diagnose the system.
The EVIC function buttons (1,2,and 3) are used to operate the different functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the MENU button (4) allows the driver to select the Trip Computer, Personal Settings or System Status functions. The SCROLL/STEP buttons (1 and 2) are used to toggle through options or features of the Trip Computer, Personal Settings or System Status functions.
EVIC DISPLAY MODES
SYSTEM STATUS MODE
System display mode displays warnings and user interaction messages on the EVIC display. The driver can scroll to view multiple messages by using the MENU and SCROLL/STEP buttons. System warnings will always over ride the current display as they become active.
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 (with a single chime)
- Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
- RKE Battery Low (with a single chime)
- Personal Settings Not Available - Vehicle Not in Park (automatic transmissions) or vehicle in motion (manual transmissions)
- Door (S) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in motion)
- Left Front Low Pressure (with a single chime)
- Left Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime)
- Right Front Low Pressure (with a single chime)
- Right Rear Low Pressure (with a single chime)
- Check TPM System (with a single chime)
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 MENU button until Personal Settings is displayed in the EVIC. Pressing and releasing the SCROLL/STEP button will scroll through the following personal settings choices:
- Language When in this display you may select one of five languages for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions. Press the SCROLL/STEP button while in this display to select English, Espanol, or Francais. Then, as you continue, the information will display in the selected language.
- Display Units of Measure in The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can be changed between English and Metric units of measure. To make your selection, press and release the SCROLL/STEP button until "US" or "METRIC" appears.
TEMPERATURE
Outside temperature is displayed in °C (degrees Celsius) or °F (degrees Fahrenheit). The audio mode is always present when the temperature function is displayed.
TRIP COMPUTER
Press and release the MENU button, and then the SCROLL/STEP until one of the following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
- Average Fuel Economy
- Distance To Empty
- Display Units of Measure in
HANDS FREE TELEPHONE MODE - IF EQUIPPED
Provides the following information and features for the optional hands-free communications system:
- Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery strength and signal strength in increments of 20 percent
- Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air time in minutes and seconds, call ended, busy, call failed, roaming and no phone connection
- Caller ID phone number display