Electronic Vehicle Information Center: Description

Fig 1: Instrument Cluster

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display. The display is located in the upper part of the instrument cluster between the speedometer and tachometer. 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:

1. System Status
2. Vehicle information warning message displays
3. Tire Pressure Monitor System - If Equipped
4. Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
5. Compass display
6. Outside temperature display
7. Trip computer functions
8. UConnect(tm) hands-free communication system displays - If Equipped
9. Navigation system screens - If Equipped
10. Audio mode display

The EVIC system is comprised of several different components. Those components are:

1. Instrument Cluster
2. Steering Wheel Switches
3. Ambient Temperature Sensor
4. Electronic Overhead Module
5. Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus
6. 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 ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL) . If the steering wheel switches are inoperative and require replacement, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/REMOTE SWITCHES - REMOVAL) for the appropriate procedure. If the compass position sensor (Electronic Overhead Module) is inoperative and requires replacement, (Refer to ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER - REMOVAL)  for the appropriate procedure.