
•Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined using the MPG for the last few minutes. This
is not resettable.
NOTE:The “LOW FUEL” message will appear in the
EVIC display when DTE is 30 miles or less.
•Trip A
Shows the total distance travelled for trip A since the last
reset.
•Trip B
Shows the total distance travelled for trip B since the last
reset.
•Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset
when the ignition switch is in the ACC position. Elapsed
time will increment when the ignition switch is in the ON
or START position.
•Display Units of Measure in:
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make
your selection.
To Reset The Display
Pressing and releasing the FUNCTION SELECT button
once will clear the resettable function currently being
displayed. Reset will only occur if a resettable function is
currently being displayed. To reset all resettable func-
tions, press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button a
second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently
displayed function (>Reset ALL will be displayed during
this 3 second window).
Compass Display
Press and release the compass button to dis-
play one of eight compass readings to indicate
the direction the vehicle is facing, and the
outside temperature.
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Automatic Compass Calibration
This compass is self calibrating which eliminates the
need to manually set the compass. When the vehicle is
new, the compass may appear erratic and the EVIC will
display “CAL” until the compass is calibrated. You may
also calibrate the compass by completing one or more
360° turns in an area free from large metal or metallic
objects until the “CAL” message displayed in the EVIC
turns off. The compass will now function normally.
Manual Compass Calibration
If the compass appears erratic and the “CAL” message
does not appear in the EVIC display, you must put the
compass into the Calibration Mode manually.To put into a Calibration Mode:Turn on the ignition
switch. Press and hold the compass button for approxi-
mately 2 seconds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Cali-
brate Compass” is highlighted. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button to start the calibration. The
message “CAL” will appear in the EVIC. Complete one
or more 360° turns in an area free from large metal objects
until the “CAL” message turns off. The compass will now
function normally.
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To set the variance:Turn the ignition switch ON. Press
and hold the compass button for approximately 2 sec-
onds. Use the SCROLL buttons until “Compass Variance”
is highlighted. The “Compass Variance” message and the
last variance zone number will be displayed. Press and
release FUNCTION SELECT button until the proper
variance zone is selected according to the map. Press and
release the compass button to exit.
Telephone — If Equipped
Press and release the MENU button until Telephone is
displayed in the EVIC.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC pro-
vides the following telephone information:
•Phone status: idle, voice mail, roaming, battery
strength and signal strength in increments of 20 per-
cent.
•Call status: Incoming call, connecting, connected, air
time in minutes and seconds, call ended, call failed,
roaming and no phone connection.
•U-Connect Active.
•Caller ID phone number display.
When the appropriate conditions exist, and if supported
by the Cell phone the EVIC will display the following
telephone symbols:
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the
signal strength of the U-Connect phone. The
number of horizontal bars increase as the
strength of the U-Connect phone signal in-
creases.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate an
incoming call.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the U-Connect phone is currently in analog
mode.
Signal
Strength
Incom-
ing Call
Analog
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The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the U-Connect phone is currently in roaming.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
you have voice mail.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate a
text message.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate the
battery strength of the U-Connect phone.The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
a phone connection has been made.
The EVIC displays this symbol to indicate that
the U-Connect phone is currently not available.
Navigation — If Equipped
Navigation Display Control
Press and release the MENU button until Navigation is
displayed in the EVIC. When the Navigation System is
On, the steering wheel buttons can be used to select the
Map or Menu display on the Navigation Unit. When the
Menu display is active, the SCROLL buttons can be used
to scroll through the list, the FUNCTION SELECT button
can be used to select an item, and the AUDIO MODE
SELECT button can be used to return to the previous
Roam-
ing
Voice
Mail
Text
Message
Battery
Strength
Call in
Progress
Phone
Not
Avail-
able
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menu. When the Map display is active, pressing the
FUNCTION SELECT button will change the Navigation
Unit Display to the Menu.
Turn By Turn Directions
If Turn by Turn Navigation is enabled through Personal
Settings, the Navigation System will provide turn by turn
directions to the programmed destination in the EVIC
display. The name of the approaching road is displayed
at the top of the screen, followed by an arrow to show the
direction of the turn and the remaining distance to the
turn counted down.
System Warnings (Customer Information
Features)
Press and release the MENU button until “SYSTEM
WARNINGS” is displayed in the EVIC. Use the SCROLL
buttons to display one of the following choices:
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
•Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
•Tire Pressure
Shows the actual tire pressure for each tire (EXCLUDING
THE SPARE TIRE).
Personal Settings (Customer Programmable
Features)
This allows the driver to set and recall features when the
transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings is displayed in the EVIC.
Use the SCROLL buttons to display one of the following
choices:
“Language”
When in this display you may select different languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
and navigation system. Pressing the FUNCTION SE-
LECT button while in this display selects English, Es-
panol, Deutsch, Italiano, or Francais depending on avail-
ability. As you continue the displayed information will be
shown in the selected language.
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NOTE:UConnect™ language will not change using the
EVIC. Please refer to “Language Selection” in the
HANDS–FREE COMMUNICATION (UConnect™) — IF
EQUIPPED section of this manual for details.
“Lock Doors Automatically at 15 MPH (24 Km/h)”
When ON is selected all doors lock automatically when
the speed of the vehicle reaches 15 mph (24 km/h). Press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your
selection.
“Unlock Doors Automatically on Exit”
When ON is selected all the vehicle’s doors will unlock
when the driver’s door is opened if the vehicle is stopped
and the transmission is in P (Park) or N (Neutral)
position. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears
to make your selection.
“Remote Key Unlock”
WhenDriver Door 1st Pressis selected only the driver’s
door will unlock on the first press of the remote keyless
entry unlock button and require a second press to unlock
the remaining locked doors. WhenAll Doors 1st Pressisselected all of the doors will unlock at the first press of
the remote keyless entry unlock button. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “Driver Door 1st Press” or “All Doors 1st Press”
appears to make your selection.
“Sound Horn with Remote Key Lock”
When ON is selected a short horn sound will occur when
the remote keyless entry “Lock” button is pressed. This
feature may be selected with or without the flash lights
on lock/unlock feature. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until “ON” or
“OFF” appears to make your selection.
“Flash Lights with Remote Key Lock”
When ON is selected, the front and rear turn signals will
flash when the doors are locked or unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter. This feature may be
selected with or without the sound horn on lock feature
selected. Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT
button when in this display until “ON” or “OFF” appears
to make your selection.
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“Delay Turning Headlamps Off”
When this feature is selected the driver can choose to
have the headlamps remain on for 0, 30, 60, or 90 seconds
when exiting the vehicle. Press and release the FUNC-
TION SELECT button when in this display until 0, 30, 60,
or 90 appears to make your selection.
“Turn Headlamps On with Remote Key Unlock”
When this feature is selected the headlamps will activate
and remain on for up to 90 seconds when the doors are
unlocked using the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “OFF”, “30 sec.”, “60 sec.”, or “90
sec.” appears to make your selection.
“Delay Power Off to Accessories Until Exit”
When this feature is selected, the power window
switches, radio, hands–free system, DVD video system,
power sunroof, and power outlets will remain active for
up to 60 minutes after the ignition switch has been turned
off. Opening a vehicle door will cancel this feature. Press
and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this
display until “Off”, “45 sec.”, “5 min.”, “10 min.”, “30
min.”, or “60 min.” appears to make your selection.
“Confirmation of Voice Commands” — If
Equipped
When ON is selected all voice commands from the
U-Connect system are confirmed. Press and release the
FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display until
“ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
“Turn by Turn Navigation” — If Equipped
When ON is selected the Turn-by-Turn directions will
appear in the display as the vehicle approaches a desig-
nated turn within a programmed route. Press and release
the FUNCTION SELECT button when in this display
until “ON” or “OFF” appears to make your selection.
“Display Units of Measure in”
The EVIC, odometer, and navigation system units can be
changed between English and Metric.
Press and release the FUNCTION SELECT button when
in this display until “US” or “METRIC” appears to make
your selection.
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SEEK Button (Radio Mode)
Press and release the SEEK button to search for the next
listenable station in either AM/FM or Satellite (if
equipped) mode. Press the right side of the button to seek
up and the left side to seek down. The radio will remain
tuned to the new station until you make another selec-
tion. Holding the button will bypass stations without
stopping until you release it.
MUTE Button (Radio Mode)
Press the MUTE button to cancel the sound from the
speakers.MUTEwill be displayed. Press the MUTE
button a second time and the sound from the speakers
will return. Rotating the volume control, turning the
radio ON /OFF, or turning ON/OFF the ignition, will
cancel the MUTE feature.
NOTE:In Hands Free Phone (if equipped) mode, the
MUTE button mutes the microphone.
SCAN Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing the SCAN button causes the tuner to search for
the next listenable station, in either AM, FM or Satellite (ifequipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each
listenable station before continuing to the next. To stop
the search, press SCAN a second time.
PSCAN Button (Radio Mode)
Pressing the PSCAN button, causes the tuner to scan
through preset stations, in either AM, FM or Satellite (if
equipped) frequencies, pausing for 5 seconds at each
preset station before continuing to the next. To stop the
search, press PSCAN a second time.
Time Button
Press the time button and the time of day will be
displayed for 5 seconds.
Clock Setting Procedure
1. Press and hold the time button until the hours blink.
2. Adjust the hours by turning the right side Tune /
Audio control.
3. After the hours are adjusted, press the right side Tune
/ Audio control to set the minutes. The minutes will
begin to blink.
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