2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Ect sensor

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT
SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, DRIVER AIRBAG,
PASSENGER AIRBAG, SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG,
FRONT IMPACT SENSOR, SIDE IMPACT SENSOR,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE
BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN
WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACI-
TOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FUR-
THER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY
SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL
RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the instrument cluster from the
instrument panel and disconnect the instrument
panel wire harness for the instrument cluster from
the cluster connector receptacle.
(2) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Activate
the hazard warning system by moving the hazard
warning switch button to the On position. Check for
battery voltage at the inoperative (right or left) turn
signal circuit cavity of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the instrument cluster. There
should be a switching (on and off) battery voltage sig-
nal present. If OK, replace the faulty (right or left)
turn signal indicator bulb. If not OK, repair the open
(right or left) turn signal circuit between the instru-
ment cluster and the combination flasher in the
Junction Block (JB) as required.
VOLTAGE GAUGE
DESCRIPTION
A voltage gauge is standard equipment on all
instrument clusters. The voltage gauge is located in
the upper left corner of the instrument cluster, to the
left of the tachometer. The voltage gauge consists of a
movable gauge needle or pointer controlled by the
instrument cluster circuitry and a fixed 90 degree
scale on the gauge dial face that reads left-to-right
from 9 volts to 19 volts. An International Control and
Display Symbol icon for ªBattery Charging Condi-
tionº is located on the gauge dial face.
The voltage gauge graphics are either white, gray
and orange against a black gauge dial face (base
cluster) or black, gray and red against a taupe gauge
dial face (premium cluster), making them clearly vis-
ible within the instrument cluster in daylight. When
illuminated from behind by the panel lamps dimmer
controlled cluster illumination lighting with the exte-rior lamps turned On, the base cluster white gauge
graphics appear blue-green and the orange graphics
still appear orange, while the premium cluster taupe
gauge dial face appears blue-green with the black
graphics silhouetted against the illuminated back-
ground and the red graphics still appear red. The
gray gauge graphics for both versions of the cluster
are not illuminated. The orange gauge needle in the
base cluster gauge is internally illuminated, while
the black gauge needle in the premium cluster gauge
is not.
Base cluster gauge illumination is provided by
replaceable incandescent bulb and bulb holder units
located on the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. Premium cluster gauge illumination is pro-
vided by an integral electro-luminescent lamp that is
serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster. The
voltage gauge is serviced as a unit with the instru-
ment cluster.
OPERATION
The voltage gauge gives an indication to the vehi-
cle operator of the electrical system voltage. This
gauge is controlled by the instrument cluster circuit
board based upon cluster programming and elec-
tronic messages received by the cluster from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) over the Program-
mable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus. The
voltage gauge is an air core magnetic unit that
receives battery current on the instrument cluster
electronic circuit board through the fused ignition
switch output (run-start) circuit whenever the igni-
tion switch is in the On or Start positions. The clus-
ter is programmed to move the gauge needle back to
the low end of the scale after the ignition switch is
turned to the Off position. The instrument cluster
circuitry controls the gauge needle position and pro-
vides the following features:
²System Voltage Message- Each time the clus-
ter receives a message from the PCM indicating the
system voltage, the cluster moves the gauge needle to
the relative voltage level position on the gauge scale.
²System Voltage Low Message- Each time the
cluster receives a message from the PCM indicating
the system voltage is low (system voltage is about
eleven volts or lower), the gauge needle is moved to
the relative voltage position in the red zone of the
gauge scale and the check gauges indicator is illumi-
nated. The gauge needle remains in the red zone and
the check gauges indicator remains illuminated until
the cluster receives a message from the PCM indicat-
ing there is no low system voltage condition (system
voltage is above about eleven volts, but lower than
about sixteen volts).
²System Voltage High Message- Each time
the cluster receives a message from the PCM indicat-
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inputs to the instrument cluster that control the
wait-to-start indicator, a DRBIIItscan tool is
required. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic infor-
mation.
WATER-IN-FUEL INDICATOR
DESCRIPTION
A water-in-fuel indicator is only found in the
instrument clusters of vehicles equipped with an
optional diesel engine. The water-in-fuel indicator is
located near the left edge of the instrument cluster,
to the left of the tachometer. The water-in-fuel indi-
cator consists of an International Control and Dis-
play Symbol icon for ªWater in Fuelº imprinted on a
red lens. The lens is located behind a cutout in the
opaque layer of the instrument cluster overlay. The
dark outer layer of the overlay prevents the icon
from being clearly visible when the indicator is not
illuminated. The icon appears silhouetted against a
red field through the translucent outer layer of the
overlay when the indicator is illuminated from
behind by a Light Emitting Diode (LED), which is
soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit
board. The water-in-fuel indicator lens is serviced as
a unit with the instrument cluster lens, hood and
mask unit.
OPERATION
The water-in-fuel indicator gives an indication to
the vehicle operator when there is excessive water in
the fuel system. This indicator is controlled by a
transistor on the instrument cluster circuit board
based upon cluster programming and electronic mes-
sages received by the cluster from the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) over the Programmable Com-
munications Interface (PCI) data bus. The water-in-
fuel indicator Light Emitting Diode (LED) is
completely controlled by the instrument cluster logic
circuit, and that logic will only allow this indicator tooperate when the instrument cluster receives a bat-
tery current input on the fused ignition switch out-
put (run-start) circuit. Therefore, the indicator will
always be off when the ignition switch is in any posi-
tion except On or Start. The LED only illuminates
when it is provided a path to ground by the instru-
ment cluster transistor. The instrument cluster will
turn on the water-in-fuel indicator for the following
reasons:
²Bulb Test- Each time the ignition switch is
turned to the On position the water-in-fuel indicator
is illuminated for about three seconds as a bulb test.
²Water-In-Fuel Indicator Lamp-On Message-
Each time the cluster receives a water-in-fuel indica-
tor lamp-on message from the PCM indicating there
is excessive water in the diesel fuel system, the
water-in-fuel indicator will be illuminated. The indi-
cator remains illuminated until the cluster receives a
water-in-fuel indicator lamp-off message, or until the
ignition switch is turned to the Off position, which-
ever occurs first.
²Actuator Test- Each time the cluster is put
through the actuator test, the water-in-fuel indicator
will be turned on for the duration of the test to con-
firm the functionality of the LED and the cluster con-
trol circuitry.
The PCM continually monitors the water-in-fuel
sensor to determine whether there is excessive water
in the diesel fuel. The PCM then sends the proper
water-in-fuel indicator lamp-on and lamp-off mes-
sages to the instrument cluster. For further diagnosis
of the water-in-fuel indicator or the instrument clus-
ter circuitry that controls the indicator, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING). For proper diagnosis of the
water-in-fuel sensor, the PCM, the PCI data bus, or
the electronic message inputs to the instrument clus-
ter that control the water-in-fuel indicator, a
DRBIIItscan tool is required. Refer to the appropri-
ate diagnostic information.
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WAIT-TO-START INDICATOR (Continued)

nector for the multi-function switch. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 11. If not OK, repair the
open hazard switch sense circuit between the multi-
function switch and the combination flasher.
(11) Check for continuity between the turn switch
sense circuit of the instrument panel wire harness
connector for the multi-function switch and a good
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to
Step 12. If not OK, repair the shorted left turn
switch sense circuit between the multi-function
switch and the combination flasher.
(12) Check for continuity between the left turn
switch sense circuit of the JB for the combination
flasher and the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the multi-function switch. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 13. If not OK, repair the
open left turn switch sense circuit between the multi-
function switch and the combination flasher.
(13) Check for continuity between the right turn
switch sense circuit of the instrument panel wire
harness connector for the left multi-function switch
and a good ground. There should be no continuity. If
OK, go to Step 14. If not OK, repair the shorted right
turn switch sense circuit between the left multi-func-
tion switch and the combination flasher.
(14) Check for continuity between the right turn
switch sense circuit of the JB for the combination
flasher and the instrument panel wire harness con-
nector for the multi-function switch. There should be
continuity. If OK, test the left multi-function switch.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/LEFT MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If not OK, repair the
open right turn switch sense circuit between the
multi-function switch and the combination flasher as
required.
SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS
CAUTION: Do not use bulbs other than the bulbs
listed in the Bulb Application Table. Damage to
lamp can result. Do not touch halogen bulbs with
fingers or other oily surfaces. Bulb life will be
reduced.
LAMP BULB TYPE
BACK-UP 3157
CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP LAMP921
FOG LAMP 9005
FRONT SIDE MARKER 194/194NA
LAMP BULB TYPE
FRONT TURN SIGNAL 3157/3157NA
HIGH BEAM 9005XS
LOW BEAM 9006XS
LICENSE PLATE 168
TAIL/BRAKE 3157
REAR TURN SIGNAL 3157
UNDERHOOD LAMP 561
AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AUTO HEADLAMP
SENSOR (AHL)
The auto headlamp sensor needs real sunlight to
properly register the light level. When auto head-
lamps are enabled indoors, the headlamps may be
turned on. The sensor is located in the center of the
defroster grille at the base of the windshield. There
are no faults set in the Body Control Module (BCM)
for a inoperative or missing AHL Sensor. Symptom of
a missing sensor or unconnected sensor would be
that the Headlamps and Parklamps turn on when
the vehicle is started and there is a high level of
ambient light present (ie. daytime). Auto headlamps
should not function in the presence of daylight.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - REMOVAL) for service proce-
dures.
(2) Remove the screw attaching auto headlamp
sensor to instrument panel (Fig. 1).
(3) Disengage the harness connector from auto
headlamp sensor.
(4) Separate the auto headlamp sensor from
instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the auto headlamp sensor on instru-
ment panel.
(2) Engage the harness connector to auto head-
lamp sensor.
(3) Install the screw attaching auto headlamp sen-
sor to instrument panel.
(4) Install the instrument panel top cover. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION) for service
procedures.
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR (Continued)

BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The brake lamp switch is mounted on a bracket
attached to the brake pedal support. The switch is
adjustable.
OPERATION
The brake lamp switch is used for the brake lamp,
speed control and brake sensor circuits.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING Ð BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH
Brake lamp switch operation can be tested with an
ohmmeter. The ohmmeter is used to check continuity
between the pin terminals at different plunger posi-
tions (Fig. 2).
SWITCH CIRCUIT IDENTIFICATION
²Terminals 1 and 2: brake sensor circuit
²Terminals 3 and 4: speed control circuit
²Terminals 5 and 6: brake lamp circuit
SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST
NOTE: Disconnect switch harness before testing
continuity.
With the switch plunger retracted, attach the test
leads to terminal pins 1 and 2. Replace switch if
meter indicates no continuity.
With the switch plunger retracted, attach the test
leads to terminal pins 3 and 4. Replace switch if
meter indicates no continuity.With the switch plunger extended, attach the test
leads to terminal pins 5 and 6. Replace switch if
meter indicates no continuity.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering column cover and lower
trim panel.
(2) Press the brake pedal downward to fully
applied position.
(3) Rotate the switch approximately 30É in coun-
terclockwise direction to unlock the switch retainer.
Pull switch rearward and out of bracket.
(4) Disconnect switch harness and remove switch
from vehicle (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Pull the switch plunger all the way out to fully
extended position.
(2) Connect the harness wires to switch.
(3) Press and hold brake pedal in applied position.
(4) Install the switch as follows: Align the tab on
the switch with the notch in the switch bracket.
Insert the switch in the bracket and turn it clockwise
about 30É to lock it in place.
(5) Release the brake pedal. Then pull the pedal
lightly rearward. The pedal will set the plunger to
the correct position as the pedal pushes the plunger
into switch body. The switch will make ratcheting
sound as it self adjusts.
CAUTION: Booster damage may occur if the pedal
pull exceeds 20 lbs.
Fig. 1 Auto Headlamp Sensor
1 - AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR
2 - I/P ASSEMBLY
3 - CONNECTOR
Fig. 2 Brake Lamp Switch Terminal Identification
1 - TERMINAL PINS
2 - PLUNGER TEST POSITIONS
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AUTO HEADLAMP SENSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the license plate lamps, and the flip up
glass switch, if equipped.
(2) Connect the wire harnesses for the license
plate lamps and the flip up glass switch.
(3) Install the lamp housing/trim panel on the lift-
gate.
LEFT MULTI-FUNCTION
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The left multi-function switch, its mounting provi-
sions, and its electrical connections are all concealed
beneath the steering column shrouds, just below the
steering wheel (Fig. 22).
A single connector with eleven terminal pins is
located on the back of the switch housing and con-
nects the switch to the vehicle electrical system. The
left multi-function switch supports the following exte-
rior lighting functions:
²Auto Headlamps
²Front Fog Lamps
²Hazard Warning Control
²Headlamps
²Headlamp Beam Selection
²Headlamp Optical Horn
²Park Lamps
²Rear Fog Lamps
²Turn Signal Control
The left multi-function switch also supports the fol-
lowing interior lighting functions:
²Panel Lamps Dimming
²Interior Lamps Defeat²Interior Lamps On
²Parade Mode
The left multi-function switch cannot be adjusted
or repaired. If any function of the switch is faulty, or
if the switch is damaged, the entire switch unit must
be replaced.
OPERATION
The left multi-function switch uses a combination
of resistor multiplexed and conventionally switched
outputs to control the many functions and features it
provides using a minimal number of hard wired cir-
cuits. The switch is grounded to the chassis beneath
the center floor console, just forward of the Airbag
Control Module (ACM). Following are descriptions of
the how the left multi-function switch operates to
control the many exterior lighting functions and fea-
tures it provides:
²Auto Headlamps- The automatic headlamps
feature is provided by the Body Control Module
(BCM), which monitors an input from a photodiode
sensor located on the top of the instrument panel to
detect ambient light levels whenever the ignition
switch is in the On position. Based upon the multi-
plexed input from the left multi-function switch and
the input of the photodiode sensor, the BCM controls
outputs to the park lamp and headlamp relays to
illuminate or extinguish all exterior lighting.
²Front Fog Lamps- The Body Control Module
(BCM) monitors the left multi-function switch then,
based upon that switched ground input, controls an
output to the front fog lamp relay to illuminate or
extinguish the front fog lamps.
Fig. 21 License Plate Lamp Housing
1 - LICENSE PLATE LAMP
2 - CONNECTOR
3 - LIFTGATE
Fig. 22 Left (Lighting) Multi-Function Switch
1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL
2 - INTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL
3 - CONTROL STALK
4 - HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
5 - CANCEL ACTUATOR
6 - LEFT (LIGHTING) MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH
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LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNIT (Continued)

MESSAGE SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MODULE LAMP
REPLACEMENT.......................1
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COURTESY
LAMP REPLACEMENT..................1
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MODULE LENS
REPLACEMENT.......................2
STANDARD PROCEDURE - ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
PROGRAMMING.......................2
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
DEMAGNETIZING......................4
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION.........................5
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
VARIATION ADJUSTMENT................5
REMOVAL.............................5
INSTALLATION..........................6
SPECIAL TOOLS
OVERHEAD CONSOLE SYSTEMS.........6
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER
DESCRIPTION..........................6OPERATION............................9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ELECTRONIC
VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER.........9
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TIRE PRESSURE
SYSTEM TEST.......................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - UNIVERSAL
TRANSMITTER.......................11
AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................12
OPERATION...........................12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR...............12
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT........12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
OVERHEAD CONSOLE
DESCRIPTION
An overhead console is standard factory-installed
equipment on this model. The overhead console
includes the Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) and two reading and courtesy lamps (Fig. 1).
On vehicles equipped with a power sunroof option,
the overhead console also houses the power sunroof
switch between the two reading and courtesy lamps.
The overhead console is mounted with one screw and
two snap-clips to a molded plastic retainer bracket
located above the headliner. The retainer bracket is
secured with adhesive to the inside surface of the
roof panel.
Following are general descriptions of the major
components used in the overhead console. Refer to
Overhead Consolein Wiring Diagrams for complete
circuit diagrams.
OPERATION
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the use and operation of the
various overhead console features.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MODULE LAMP
REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove the overhead console (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOV-
AL).
(2) Using a flat blade screwdriver twist out socket/
lamp (Fig. 2).
(3) Replace lamp(s) as necessary.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COURTESY LAMP
REPLACEMENT
(1) Open hood, disconnect and isolate the negative
battery cable.
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²RETRAIN TIRE SENSORS?- This program-
mable feature only applies to vehicles equipped with
the optional tire pressure monitoring system. The
options include Yes and No. The default is No. When
Yes is selected and the menu button is depressed, the
EVIC will enter the training mode starting with the
left front tire.
²EASY EXIT SEAT?- This programmable fea-
ture only applies to vehicles equipped with the
optional memory system. The options include Yes and
No. The default is No. When Yes is selected, the
driver seat moves rearward about 55 millimeters
(two inches) or to the farthest rearward position,
whichever comes first, when the key is removed from
the ignition switch lock cylinder. This provides addi-
tional ease for exiting from the vehicle. The seat will
automatically return to the memory system setting
position when the Driver 1 or Driver 2 button of the
memory switch on the door panel is depressed or, if
theREMOTE LINKED TO MEMORYprogramma-
ble feature is enabled, when the RKE Unlock button
is depressed. While not automatic, an easy entry fea-
ture can be obtained by enabling theEASY EXIT
SEATfeature and disabling theREMOTE LINKED
TO MEMORYfeature. Then theEASY EXIT SEAT
feature will move the seat back, but the RKE unlock
event will not reposition the seat. Thus, the seat
remains positioned for easy entry, and the memory
switch on the door panel can be depressed after
entering the vehicle to return the seat to the desired
memory position.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
DEMAGNETIZING
A degaussing tool (Special Tool 6029) is used to
demagnetize, or degauss, the overhead console for-
ward mounting screw and the roof panel above the
overhead console. Equivalent units must be rated as
continuous duty for 110/115 volts and 60 Hz. They
must also have a field strength of over 350 gauss at 7
millimeters (0.25 inch) beyond the tip of the probe.
To demagnetize the roof panel and the overhead
console forward mounting screw, proceed as follows:
(1) Be certain that the ignition switch is in the Off
position, before you begin the demagnetizing proce-
dure.
(2) Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical
outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters
(2 feet) away from the compass unit.
(3) Slowly approach the head of the overhead con-
sole forward mounting screw with the degaussing
tool connected.
(4) Contact the head of the screw with the plastic
coated tip of the degaussing tool for about two sec-
onds.(5) With the degaussing tool still energized, slowly
back it away from the screw. When the tip of the tool
is at least 61 centimeters (2 feet) from the screw
head, disconnect the tool.
(6) Place a piece of paper approximately 22 by 28
centimeters (8.5 by 11 inches), oriented on the vehicle
lengthwise from front to rear, on the center line of
the roof at the windshield header (Fig. 3). The pur-
pose of the paper is to protect the roof panel from
scratches, and to define the area to be demagnetized.
(7) Connect the degaussing tool to an electrical
outlet, while keeping the tool at least 61 centimeters
(2 feet) away from the compass unit.
(8) Slowly approach the center line of the roof
panel at the windshield header, with the degaussing
tool connected.
(9) Contact the roof panel with the plastic coated
tip of the degaussing tool. Be sure that the template
is in place to avoid scratching the roof panel. Using a
slow, back-and-forth sweeping motion, and allowing
13 millimeters (0.50 inch) between passes, move the
tool at least 11 centimeters (4 inches) to each side of
the roof center line, and 28 centimeters (11 inches)
back from the windshield header.
(10) With the degaussing tool still energized,
slowly back it away from the roof panel. When the
Fig. 3 Roof Demagnetizing Pattern
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (Continued)

for door and liftgate open 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 module includes the following display
options:
²Compass and Temperature- provides the out-
side temperature and one of eight compass readings
to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.
²Average fuel economy- shows the average
fuel economy since the last trip computer reset.
²Distance 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.
²Instant fuel economy- shows the present fuel
economy based upon the current vehicle distance and
fuel used information.
²Trip distance- shows the distance travelled
since the last trip computer reset.
²Elapsed time- shows the accumulated igni-
tion-on time since the last trip computer reset.
²Distance to service- shows the distance
remaining until the next scheduled service interval.
²Tire Pressure- shows the tire pressure in each
tire.
²Blank screen- the EVIC compass/temperature/
trip computer VFD is turned off.
The EVIC is capable of displaying the following
alert messages, which are accompanied by an audible
announcement consisting of a series of beeps:
²TURN SIGNALS ON (with vehicle graphic)-
Indicates that a turn signal has remained on for
about 1.6 kilometers (one mile).
²PERFORM SERVICE- Indicates that a cus-
tomer programmable service interval distance has
been reached.
²DOOR OPEN (one or more, with vehicle
graphic)- Indicates that a door is open or not fully
closed.
²LIFTGATE OPEN (with vehicle graphic)-
Indicates that the liftgate is open or not fully closed.
²LIFTGLASS OPEN (with vehicle graphic)-
Indicates that the liftglass is open or not fully closed.²COOLANT LEVEL LOW (with vehicle
graphic)- Indicates that the coolant level in the
engine coolant reservoir is low.
²XX LOW PRESSURE (with vehicle graphic)
- Indicates that the air pressure in the selected tire
is low.
²WASHER FLUID LOW (with vehicle
graphic)- Indicates that the fluid level in the
washer fluid reservoir is low.
The EVIC ªMenuº 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 toELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMA-
TION CENTER PROGRAMMINGin 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:
²MEMORY #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.
²MEMORY 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 Transmitter transceiver, the EVIC will also dis-
play messages and an icon indicating when the
Universal Transmitter is being trained, which of the
three transmitter buttons is transmitting, and when
the transceiver is cleared.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optionalTire
Pressure Monitoring System, the EVIC will also
display messages and an icon indicating when the
tire air pressure falls below a given set-point, and
which of the five tires is transmitting the low pres-
sure warning, and when the condition is cleared.
Refer to the Tires/Wheels section of this manual for
complete Tire Pressure Monitoring System descrip-
tion. Refer to this section of the service manual for
EVIC modules function description for the Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring.
Data input for all EVIC functions, including VFD
dimming level, is received through PCI data bus
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER (Continued)