Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center: Description
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display (2). The display is located in the lower part of the tachometer (1) on the right side of the instrument cluster (3).
The EVIC system conveniently allows the driver to navigate through and select a variety of useful information by pressing the EVIC function buttons located on the steering wheel. The EVIC displays information related to the following:
- System Status
- Vehicle information warning message displays
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPM) - If Equipped
- Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
- Compass display
- Outside temperature display
- Trip computer functions
- 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:
- Instrument Cluster (sometimes referred to as Cab Compartment Node [CCN])
- Steering Wheel Function Buttons
- Ambient Temperature Sensor
- Remote Compass Module (RCM)
- 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 REMOVAL . If the EVIC function buttons are inoperative and require replacement, see REMOVAL for the appropriate procedure. If the Remote Compass Module (RCM) (Electronic Overhead Module) is inoperative and requires replacement, see REMOVAL for the appropriate procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.