push button function switches labeled C/T (compass/
thermometer), RESET, STEP, and MENU. The VFD
screen can also display a vehicle graphic that is used
for door and liftgate ajar indications and to show if a
turn signal has been left on. The EVIC messages and
displays are coordinated with warning indicators in
the instrument cluster to avoid duplication.
The EVIC module contains a central processing
unit and interfaces with other electronic modules in
the vehicle over the Programmable Communications
Interface (PCI) data bus network. The PCI data bus
network allows the sharing of sensor information.
This helps to reduce wire harness complexity, reduce
internal controller hardware, and reduce component
sensor current loads. At the same time, this system
provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics,
and allows the addition of many new feature capabil-
ities.
The EVIC includes the features of the compass
mini-trip computer used on prior Grand Cherokee
models, including the following display options:
• Compass and thermometer - provides the out-
side temperature and one of eight compass readings
to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
• Average fuel economy - shows the average
fuel economy since the last trip computer reset.
• Distance to empty - shows the estimated dis-
tance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining
in the fuel tank. This estimated distance is computed
using the average miles-per-gallon from the last 30
gallons of fuel used.
• Instant fuel economy - shows the present fuel
economy based upon the current vehicle distance and
fuel used information.
• Trip distance - shows the distance travelled
since the last trip computer reset.
• Elapsed time - shows the accumulated igni-
tion-on time since the last trip computer reset.
• Distance to service - shows the distance
remaining until the next scheduled service interval.
• Blank screen - the EVIC compass/thermome-
ter/trip computer VFD is turned off.
The EVIC also includes many features not avail-
able with prior compass mini-trip computers. The
EVIC is capable of displaying the following warning
messages, which are accompanied by an audible
announcement consisting of a series of beep tones:
• TURN SIGNALS ON (with vehicle graphic) -
Indicates that a turn signal has remained on for
about 1.6 kilometers (one mile) with no decrease in
speed or throttle opening.
• PERFORM SERVICE - Indicates that a cus-
tomer programmable service interval distance has
been reached.
• DOOR AJAR (one or more, with vehicle
graphic) - Indicates that a door is open or not fully
closed.
• LIFTGATE AJAR (with vehicle graphic) -
Indicates that the liftgate or the liftgate flip-up glass
is open or not fully closed.
• COOLANT LEVEL LOW (with vehicle
graphic) - Indicates that the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir is low.
• WASHER
FLUID
LOW
(with
vehicle
graphic) - Indicates that the fluid level in the
washer fluid reservoir is low.
The EVIC “Menu” push button provides the vehicle
operator with a user interface, which allows the
selection of several optional customer programmable
electronic features to suit individual preferences.
Refer to ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA-
TION CENTER PROGRAMMING in the Service
Procedures section of this group for more information
on the customer programmable feature options.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional mem-
ory system, the EVIC will display the following mem-
ory system messages:
• MEMORY #X POSITION SET (X = Driver 1
or Driver 2) - This message appears in the EVIC
display each time the memory system is successfully
programmed.
It
is
accompanied
by
an
audible
announcement chime tone.
• MEMORY SYSTEM DISABLED - The memory
system is automatically disabled while the driver
side seat belt is fastened and/or while the automatic
transmission gear selector is in any position except
Park or Neutral. This message appears in the EVIC
display as a reminder when a memory switch push
button is depressed while the memory system is dis-
abled. If the REMOTE LINKED TO MEMORY cus-
tomer programmable feature has been selected, this
message will also appear when the Unlock button of
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
depressed while the memory system is disabled.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Univer-
sal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) transceiver, the
EVIC will also display messages and an icon indicat-
ing when the UGDO transceiver is being trained,
which of the three transmitter buttons is transmit-
ting, and when the transceiver is cleared.
Data input for all EVIC functions, including VFD
dimming level, is received through PCI data bus
messages. The EVIC module uses its internal pro-
gramming and all of its data inputs to calculate and
display the requested data. If the data displayed is
incorrect,
perform
the
self-diagnostic
tests
as
described in this group. If these tests prove inconclu-
sive, the use of a DRBIII
t scan tool and the proper
Diagnostic Procedures manual are recommended for
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)