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.
CENTER, Electronic Vehicle Information: Description: Description
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display (32). The display is located in the lower left part of the instrument cluster at the bottom of the speedometer (6). This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the STEP button (33) to the left of the EVIC display. The EVIC displays information related to the following:
- System Status
- Vehicle information warning message displays
- 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
- EVIC STEP Button
- Ambient Temperature Sensor
- Remote Compass Module (RCM)
- Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus
- Local Interface Network (LIN) Data Bus
The EVIC display and STEP button are part of the Instrument Cluster assembly and cannot be serviced as separate components. If the display or button are inoperative the complete Instrument Cluster assembly must be replaced. Refer to Electrical - Instrument Cluster/Instrument Cluster - Removal .
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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.