Electronic Vehicle Information Center: Operation: Notes

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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.

Fig 1: EVIC Switches

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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.

Fig 2: EVIC Switches

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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.