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 MENU 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 C/T (compass/thermometer) button (3) will cause the EVIC to return to the compass/thermometer/trip computer display mode from any other mode.





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 FUNCTION SELECT button (1) accepts a selected choice. The AUDIO MODE SELECT button (2) changes the mode of the radio from AM to FM to Tape to CD, or to Satellite (SAT) depending on which radio is in the vehicle. This button can also be used to return to a previous navigation menu selection.

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)
- Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
- 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 FUNCTION SELECT button once will clear the resettable function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is currently being displayed. To reset all resettable functions, press and release the FUNCTION 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 AND AUDIO MODE


Compass heading and outside temperature are displayed at the top of the screen. On the lower half of the screen the audio mode is displayed along with the odometer. 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). Audio mode can display any one of 12 radio station preset frequencies, CD disc number, CD track number, tape, and one of 200 Satellite Radio Channels - if equipped.

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

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 FUNCTION SELECT button can be used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE SELECT button can be used to return to the previous menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the FUNCTION 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 MENU button until Personal Settings is displayed in the EVIC. The following personal settings can be set and recalled:

- Language: English, Spanish, German, Italian or French
- Display units in English or Metric
- Lock doors automatically at 15 mph (24 Kph), 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