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function currently displayed is a function that can be
reset. The distance to service function can also be
reset using the local reset method, but it will reset
back to the Service Interval distance that is set in
the EVIC programmable features mode. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/ELEC-
TRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) data
is obtained from the Body Control Module (BCM) on
the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI)
Data Bus circuit. The EVIC will display dashes (- -)
for any of the screens it did not receive the bus mes-
sages. The label corresponding to the missing infor-
mation will be lit. If no EVIC data is displayed,
check the PCI Data Bus circuit communications and
the BCM. If the dimming level is improper check the
PCI Data Bus circuit.
The use of a DRBIIItscan tool and the proper
diagnostic procedures information are recommended
for further testing of the EVIC module and the PCI
data bus circuit. Perform the SELF-DIAGNOSTIC
TEST before replacing the EVIC module (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - DIAGNO-
SIS AND TESTING).
STANDARD PROCEDURE
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
PROGRAMMING
EVIC PROGRAMMING MODE
Some vehicles are equipped with a Electronic Vehi-
cle Information Center (EVIC) equipped overhead
console. The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) provides the vehicle operator with a user
interface, which allows the selection of several
optional customer programmable electronic features
to suit individual preferences. The EVIC must be
placed into its programming mode in order to view or
change the programmable features. To enter the
EVIC programming mode and to view or change the
selected programmable features options, proceed as
follows:
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
(2) Depress and release the Menu push button.
The first item in the programmable features menu
list will appear in the EVIC display.(3) Momentarily depress and release the Menu
push button to step through the programmable fea-
tures list. Each programmable feature and its cur-
rently selected option will appear on the EVIC
display in the sequence shown in the Programmable
Features list that follows.
(4) Momentarily depress and release the Step push
button to step through the available options for the
programmable feature being displayed.
(5) The option that last appears in the display
with a programmable feature before exiting the pro-
gramming mode, becomes the newly selected pro-
grammable feature option.
(6) The EVIC exits the programming mode and
returns to its normal operating mode when the C/T
push button is depressed or when the end of the pro-
grammable features menu list is reached, whichever
occurs first.
PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
NOTE: Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system infor-
mation is not covered in this section of the service
manual. Refer to the tires/wheels section of this
manual for detailed tire pressure monitoring system
information.
²LANGUAGE?- The options include English,
Francaise, Deutsch, Italiana, or Espanol. The default
is English. All EVIC display nomenclature, including
the trip computer functions, warning messages and
the programmable features appear in the selected
language.
²DISPLAY U.S. OR METRIC?- The options
include U.S. and M. The default is U.S. This feature
toggles the trip computer temperature, fuel economy
and odometer display readings between U.S. and
metric units of measure. It also changes the odome-
ter display in the instrument cluster.
²SERVICE INTV. =- The options include from
3200 to 12000 kilometers in 800 kilometer incre-
ments (2000 to 7500 miles in 500 mile increments).
The default is 12000 kilometers (7500 miles). The
selected distance becomes the interval at which the
Perform Service warning message will be displayed
by the EVIC. If a new distance is selected, a second
programmable feature appears,RESET SERVICE
DISTANCE?- The options include No and Yes. The
default is Yes. When Yes is selected, the accumulated
distance since the last previous Perform Service
warning message will be reset to zero because the
service interval has been changed. When No is
selected, the distance until the next Perform Service
warning message is reduced by the accumulated dis-
tance since the last previous message.
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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.
²USE FACTORY SETTINGS?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is Yes. When yes is
selected all the programmable features will return to
there defaults and the rest of the programmable fea-
tures will not be displayed. If No is selected the rest
of the programmable features will be displayed at
there current chosen values. This feature will auto-
matically return to the Yes default under two condi-
tions. First, if no programmable features are changed
from there defaults. Second, if all the programmable
features equal there defaults.
²AUTO DOOR LOCKS?- The options include
Yes and No. The default is Yes. When Yes is selected,
all doors and the liftgate lock automatically when
vehicle speed reaches 25 kilometers-per-hour (15
miles-per-hour). If YES is selected, a second program-
mable feature appears,AUTO UNLOCK ON EXIT?
- The options again include Yes and No. The default
is No. When Yes is selected, following each Auto Door
Lock event all doors and the liftgate will automati-
cally unlock when the driver door is opened, if the
vehicle is stopped and the transmission gear selector
is in Park or Neutral. The Auto Door Unlock event
will only occur once following each Auto Door Lock
event.
²REMOTE UNLOCK- The options include
Driver Door 1st and All Doors. The default is Driver
Door 1st. When Diver Door 1st is selected, only the
driver door unlocks when the Unlock button of the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
depressed once. The Unlock button of the RKE trans-
mitter must be depressed twice to unlock all doors.
When All Doors is selected, all doors unlock when the
Unlock button of the RKE transmitter is depressed
once.
²REMOTE LINKED TO MEMORY?- This pro-
grammable feature only applies to vehicles equipped
with the optional memory / heated system. The
options include Yes and No. The default is No. When
Yes is selected, the memory system will recall the
Driver 1 or Driver 2 memory settings assigned to the
RKE transmitter being used to unlock the vehicle.
When No is selected, the memory system will only
recall memory settings when the Driver 1 or Driver 2
push buttons of the memory switch on the driver side
front door trim panel are depressed.
²SOUND HORN ON LOCK?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is No. When Yes is
selected, a short horn chirp will provide an audibleconfirmation when the RKE receiver recognizes a
valid Lock signal from an RKE transmitter. When No
is selected, no horn chirp will occur with the RKE
Lock event. This feature may be selected indepen-
dent of theFLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCKS?pro-
grammable feature.
²FLASH LIGHTS WITH LOCKS?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is Yes. When Yes is
selected, a single flash of the hazard warning lamps
will provide an optical confirmation when the RKE
receiver recognizes a valid Lock signal from an RKE
transmitter, and two flashes of the same lamps will
occur when the RKE receiver recognizes a valid
Unlock signal from an RKE transmitter. When No is
selected, no lamp flash will occur with the RKE Lock
or Unlock event. This feature may be selected inde-
pendent of theSOUND HORN ON LOCK?pro-
grammable feature.
²HEADLAMP DELAY =- The options include
Off, 30 Sec, 60 Sec, and 90 Sec. The default is 90 Sec.
When a time interval is selected, the headlamps will
remain on for that length of time when the head-
lamps are turned off after the ignition is turned off,
or if the Auto mode is selected on vehicles with the
Auto Headlamps option. When Off is selected, the
headlamp delay feature is disabled.
²HEADLAMPS ON WITH WIPERS?- This pro-
grammable feature only applies to vehicles equipped
with the optional Auto Headlamps. The options
include Yes and No. The default is No. When Yes is
selected, the headlamps will turn on automatically
when the windshield wipers are turned on. The head-
lamps will turn off when the wipers are turned off,
as long as the headlamp switch is in the Auto or Off
positions. When No is selected, the headlamps will
only turn on if manually selected or if the Auto mode
is selected and the outside ambient light levels dic-
tate that they should be on.
²POWER ACCESSORY DELAY?- The options
include Yes and No. The default is Yes. When No is
selected, the accessory powered components will turn
off automatically when the ignition key is turned off.
When Yes is selected, the accessory powered compo-
nents will remain on for 45 seconds when the igni-
tion key is turned off.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove overhead console. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the ten screws holding the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) module in the
overhead console.
(4) Remove EVIC module from console assembly.
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NOTE: If the EVIC module is being replaced, the tire
pressure monitoring system (if equipped) must be
retrained. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING/SENSOR - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) module in the overhead console.
(2) Install the ten screws holding the EVIC module
in the overhead console.
(3) Install the overhead console (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
NOTE: If the EVIC module is being replaced, the tire
pressure monitoring system (if equipped) must be
retrained. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING/SENSOR - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
NOTE: If a new EVIC module has been installed, the
compass will have to be calibrated and the variance
set. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS CAL-
IBRATION).
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP
COMPUTER
DESCRIPTION
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) module
is located in the overhead console. The CMTC con-
sists of a electronic control module with a vacuum
fluorescent display (VFD) and function switches. The
CMTC consists of a electronic module that displays
compass, trip computer, and temperature features.
Actuating the STEP push button will cause the
CMTC to change mode of operation when the ignition
is ON. Example:
²Average miles per gallon (ECO)
²Distance to empty (DTE)
²Instant miles per gallon (ECO)
²Trip odometer (ODO)
²Elapsed time (ET)
²Blank
Actuating the C/T push button will cause the
CMTC to change to the Compass/Temperature dis-
play.
OPERATION
The Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) module
in the overhead console has buttons used to select
various functions. The CMTC selector buttons will
not operate until the ignition is in the RUN position.
When the ignition switch is first turned to the
RUN position the CMTC display;
²Blanks momentarily
²All segments of the VFD will light for one sec-
ond
²Blanks momentarily
²Returns to the last mode setting selected before
the ignition was last switched OFF.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER
Any diagnosis of the compass mini-trip com-
puter should begin with the use of the DRB IIIt
diagnostic tool. For information on the use of
the DRB IIIt, refer to the appropriate Diagnos-
tic Procedures information.
Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) data is
obtained from the Body Control Module (BCM) on
the Programmable Communications Interface (PCI)
Data Bus circuit. The CMTC will display dashes (- -)
for any of the screens it did not receive the bus mes-
sages. The label corresponding to the missing infor-
mation will be lit. If no CMTC data is displayed,
check the PCI Data Bus circuit communications and
the BCM. If the dimming level is improper check the
PCI Data Bus circuit.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove overhead console(Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the screws holding Compass Mini-Trip
Computer (CMTC) module in the overhead console.
(4) Remove CMTC module from the console assem-
bly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the compass mini-trip computer
(CMTC) module in the overhead console.
(2) Install the ten screws holding the CMTC mod-
ule in the overhead console.
(3) Install the overhead console (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - INSTALLA-
TION).
(4) Connect the battery negative cable.
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NOTE: If a new CMTC module has been installed,
the compass will have to be calibrated and the vari-
ance set. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COMPASS
CALIBRATION).
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
DESCRIPTION
A Universal Transmitter transceiver is available on
some vehicles. The universal transmitter transceiver
is integral to the Electronic Vehicle Information Cen-
ter (EVIC) and the Compass Mini-Trip Computer
(CMTC) modules, which are located in the overhead
console. The only visible component of the universal
transmitter are the three transmitter push buttons
centered between the modules push buttons located
just rearward of the display screen in the overhead
console. The three universal transmitter push but-
tons are identified with one, two or three light indi-
cators so that they can be easily identified.
Each of the three universal transmitter push but-
tons controls an independent radio transmitter chan-
nel. Each of these three channels can be trained to
transmit a different radio frequency signal for the
remote operation of garage door openers, motorized
gate openers, home or office lighting, security sys-
tems or just about any other device that can be
equipped with a radio receiver in the 286 to 399
MegaHertz (MHz) frequency range for remote opera-
tion. The universal transmitter is capable of operat-
ing systems using either rolling code or non-rolling
code technology.
The electronics module displays messages and a
small house-shaped icon with one, two or three dots
corresponding to the three transmitter buttons to
indicate the status of the universal transmitter. The
EVIC messages are:
²Cleared Channels- Indicates that all of the
transmitter codes stored in the universal transmitter
have been successfully cleared.
²Training- Indicates that the universal trans-
mitter is in its transmitter learning mode.
²Trained- Indicates that the universal transmit-
ter has successfully acquired a new transmitter code.
²Transmit- Indicates that a trained universal
transmitter button has been depressed and that the
universal transmitter is transmitting.
The universal transmitter cannot be repaired, and
is available for service only as a unit with the EVIC
or CMTC modules. If any of these components is
faulty or damaged, the complete EVIC or CMTC
module must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER
If both the Universal Transmitter and the Elec-
tronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) are inoper-
ative, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE/ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFO CENTER
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). If the Universal
Transmitter is inoperative, but the EVIC is operating
normally, retrain the Transmitter with a known good
transmitter (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD
CONSOLE/UNIVERSAL TRANSMITTER - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - SETTING TRANSMITTER
CODES). If the unit is still inoperative, test the uni-
versal transmitter with the Radio Frequency Detec-
tor special tool as described below (Fig. 4):
(1) Turn the Radio Frequency (RF) Detector ON. A
ªchirpº will sound and the green power LED will
light. If the green LED does not light, replace the
battery.
(2) Hold the RF detector within one inch of the
TRAINED universal transmitter and press any of the
transmitters buttons.
(3) The red signal detection LEDs will light and
the tool will beep if a radio signal is detected. Repeat
this test three times.
Fig. 4 RADIO FREQUENCY DETECTOR
1 - SIGNAL DETECTION LED'S
2 - POWER LED
3 - ON/OFF SWITCH
4 - 9V BATTERY
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STANDARD PROCEDURE
SETTING TRANSMITTER CODES
(1) Turn off the engine.
(2) Erase the codes by pressing the two outside
buttons. Release the buttons when the display con-
firms the operation (about 20 seconds).
(3) Choose one of the three buttons to train. Place
the hand-held transmitter within one inch of the uni-
versal transmitter and push the buttons on both
transmitters.
(4) Release both buttons. Your universal transmit-
ter is now ªtrainedº. To train the other buttons,
repeat Step 3 and Step 4. Be sure to keep your hand-
held transmitter in case you need to retrain the uni-
versal transmitter.
ERASING TRANSMITTER CODES
To erase the universal transmitter codes, simply
hold down the two outside buttons until the display
confirms the operation.
NOTE: Individual channels cannot be erased. Eras-
ing the transmitter codes will erase ALL pro-
grammed codes.
REMOVAL
(1) For the universal transmitter removal proce-
dure, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CON-
SOLE/COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
REMOVAL.
AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
Ambient air temperature is monitored by the over-
head console through ambient temperature messages
received from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
over the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus circuit. The PCM receives a hard
wired input from the ambient temperature sensor.
The ambient temperature sensor is a variable resis-
tor mounted to a bracket that is secured with a screw
to the right side of the headlamp mounting module
grille opening, behind the radiator grille and in front
of the engine compartment.
For additional information on the PCM, (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -
DESCRIPTION).
OPERATION
The ambient temperature sensor is a variable
resistor that operates on a five-volt reference signal
sent by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The
resistance in the sensor changes as temperature
changes, changing the temperature sensor signal cir-
cuit voltage to the PCM. Based upon the resistance
in the sensor, the PCM senses a specific voltage on
the temperature sensor signal circuit, which it is pro-
grammed to correspond to a specific temperature.
The PCM then sends the proper ambient tempera-
ture messages to the Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)/Compass Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC)
over the Programmable Communication Interface
(PCI) data bus.
The thermometer function is supported by the
ambient temperature sensor, a wiring circuit, the
PCM, the PCI data bus, and the Electronics module.
If any portion of the ambient temperature sensor cir-
cuit fails, the PCM will self-diagnose the circuit.
The ambient temperature sensor circuit can also be
diagnosed manually (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
OVERHEAD CONSOLE/AMBIENT TEMP SENSOR
- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - AMBIENT TEM-
PERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT). If the temperature
sensor and circuit are confirmed to be OK, but the
temperature display is inoperative or incorrect,
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) to determine the cause.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor wire har-
ness connector.
(2) Measure the resistance of the ambient temper-
ature sensor. At room temperature (approx. 68ÉF),
the sensor resistance should be between 10-13 Kilo-
hms. The sensor resistance should be between these
two values at 68ÉF. If the resistance is out of range
replace the ambient temperature sensor.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Disconnect the ambient temperature sensor wire har-
ness connector and the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) wire harness connector.
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(2) Connect a jumper wire between the two termi-
nals in the body half of the ambient temperature sen-
sor wire harness connector.
(3) Check for continuity between the sensor return
circuit and the ambient temperature sensor signal
circuit cavities of the PCM wire harness connector.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not
OK, repair the open sensor return circuit or ambient
temperature sensor signal circuit to the ambient tem-
perature sensor as required.
(4) Remove the jumper wire from the body half of
the ambient temperature sensor wire harness con-
nector. Check for continuity between the sensor
return circuit cavity of the PCM wire harness connec-
tor and a good ground. There should be no continuity.
If OK, go to Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted
sensor return circuit as required.
(5) Check for continuity between the ambient tem-
perature sensor signal circuit cavity of the PCM wire
harness connector and a good ground. There should
be no continuity. If OK, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
OVERHEAD CONSOLE - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-ING) to determine the cause. If not OK, repair the
shorted ambient temperature sensor signal circuit as
required.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) From behind the front bumper fascia, remove
the screw holding the sensor to the radiator closure
panel.
(3) Disconnect the sensor electrical connector.
(4) Remove the sensor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the sensor in the vehicle and connect
the sensor electrical connector.
(2) From behind the front bumper fascia, install
the sensor mounting screw.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable.
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POWER SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM.................. 1
POWER LOCKS........................... 20
POWER MIRRORS........................ 26POWER SEAT SYSTEM..................... 31
POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM............ 40
POWER WINDOWS........................ 61
POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM..............3
STANDARD PROCEDURE
LIFTGATE ADJUSTMENT................8
POWER LIFTGATE LEARN CYCLE.........8
CHIME/THERMISTOR
DESCRIPTION..........................8
OPERATION............................8
REMOVAL.............................8
INSTALLATION..........................9
ENGAGE ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION..........................9
OPERATION............................9
REMOVAL.............................9
INSTALLATION.........................10
EXTERIOR HANDLE SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................10
OPERATION...........................10
REMOVAL.............................10
INSTALLATION.........................10
FULL OPEN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION.........................11
OPERATION...........................11
REMOVAL.............................11
INSTALLATION.........................11
LATCH
DESCRIPTION.........................12OPERATION...........................12
REMOVAL.............................12
INSTALLATION.........................13
LATCH ACTUATOR
DESCRIPTION.........................13
OPERATION...........................13
REMOVAL.............................13
INSTALLATION.........................14
LIFTGATE MOTOR
DESCRIPTION.........................15
OPERATION...........................15
REMOVAL.............................15
INSTALLATION.........................16
LIFT GEAR & LINK ROD
DESCRIPTION.........................16
OPERATION...........................16
REMOVAL.............................16
INSTALLATION.........................17
PINCH SENSOR
DESCRIPTION.........................17
OPERATION...........................17
REMOVAL.............................18
INSTALLATION.........................18
TRANSVERSE BRACKET
DESCRIPTION.........................19
OPERATION...........................19
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
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