ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. The display is located
in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the
speedometer and tachometer. This system conve-
niently 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:
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System Status
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Vehicle information warning message displays
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Tire Pressure Monitor System — If Equipped
•
Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
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Compass display
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Outside temperature display
•
Trip computer functions
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UConnect™ hands-free communication system displays — If Equipped
•
Navigation system screens — If Equipped
•
Audio mode display
The EVIC system is comprised of several different components. Those components are:
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Instrument Cluster
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Steering Wheel Switches
•
Ambient Temperature Sensor
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Electronic Overhead Module
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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, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/IN-
STRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL). If the steering wheel switches are inoperative and require replacement, (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES - REMOVAL) for the appropriate procedure. If the compass posi-
tion sensor (Electronic Overhead Module) is inoperative and requires replacement, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
OVERHEAD CONSOLE/UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER - REMOVAL) for the appropriate procedure.
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.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE - SERVICE INFORMATION
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