2006 DODGE CHARGER trip computer

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)–If Equipped
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the
instrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehicles
equipped with steering wheel mounted buttons (de-
scribed in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC.
The EVIC consists of 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 dis-
plays (if equipped)
•Navigation system screens (if equipped)
•Audio mode display
The system allows the driver to select information by
pressing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Press and release the MENU button and the
mode displayed will change between Trip
Functions, Navigation (if equipped), System
Status, Personal Settings, and Telephone (if
equipped).
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
MENU
Button
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•Left/Right Rear Door Ajar (one or more, with a single
chime if speed is above 1 mph)
•Door(s) Ajar (with a single chime if vehicle is in
motion)
•Trunk Ajar (with a single chime)
•Low Washer Fluid (with a single chime)
•Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Transmit
•Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Training
•Channel 1, 2, OR 3 Trained
•Clearing Channels
•Channels Cleared
•Channels Defaulted
•Did Not Train
•Check Gascap (refer to“Adding Fuel”in Section 5 of
this manual for more details)
Trip Functions
Press and release the MENU button until one of the
following Trip Functions displays in the EVIC:
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance To Empty
•Trip A
•Trip B
•Elapsed Time
•Display Units of Measure in
Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Function mode displays information on the
following:
•Average Fuel Economy
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
“RESET”or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
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Compass Variance...................... 147
Computer, Trip/Travel................... 144
Console.............................. 127
Console, Floor......................... 127
Console, Overhead...................... 114
Contract, Service....................... 346
Coolant Pressure Cap.................... 301
Cooling System........................ 298
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze)............. 300
Coolant Capacity..................... 323
Coolant Level.....................299,301
Disposal of Used Coolant............... 301
Drain, Flush, and Refill................. 299
Inspection........................... 301
Points to Remember................... 302
Pressure Cap........................ 301
Radiator Cap........................ 301
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze)....299,323,324
Cruise Control (Speed Control)............. 111
Cup Holder........................125,310
Customer Assistance.................... 344
Data Recorder, Event..................... 50Dealer Service......................... 284
Defroster, Rear Window.................. 182
Defroster, Windshield...............60,183,188
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers............... 105
Diagnostic System, Onboard............... 282
Dimmer Switch, Headlight................ 103
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)............. 301
Door Locks............................ 16
Door Locks, Automatic................... 17
Door Opener, Garage.................... 115
Drive Belts............................ 290
Driving
On Slippery Surfaces.................. 272
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System).... 176
Electric Remote Mirrors................... 69
Electrical Power Outlets.................. 123
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control)..... 111
Electronic Stability Program (ESP).......... 109
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 142
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............. 273
354 INDEX

Maintenance Schedule................... 328
Schedule“A”........................ 339
Schedule“B”........................ 331
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . 141,283
Manual, Service........................ 347
Mini-Trip Computer..................... 144
Mirrors............................... 67
Automatic Dimming.................... 67
Electric Remote....................... 69
Exterior Folding....................... 68
Heated.............................. 69
Outside............................. 68
Rearview............................ 67
Vanity.............................. 69
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............ 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............. 234
Mopar Parts........................284,346
Multi-Displacement Engine System.......... 218
Multi-Function Control Lever.............. 100
Navigation System...................... 177
New Vehicle Break-In Period............... 59Occupant Restraints...................... 31
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel)............. 241
Oil, Engine.........................285,324
Capacity............................ 323
Change Interval...................... 287
Checking........................285,286
Disposal............................ 289
Filter...........................290,324
Filter Disposal....................... 289
Identification Logo.................... 288
Materials Added to.................... 289
Recommendation..................287,323
Synthetic........................... 289
Viscosity.........................288,323
Onboard Diagnostic System............282,283
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink) ......... 115
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual).......... 4
Overhead Console...................... 114
Overheating, Engine..................136,262
Owner’s Manual (Operator Manual).......4,347
Panic Alarm........................... 23
Parking Brake......................... 212
INDEX 359
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