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NOTE: The compass on your vehicle is self-calibrating,
eliminating the need to manually calibrate the compass. This system conveniently allows the driver to select a
variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the
following:
• Vehicle Info display
• Vehicle information warning message displays
• Customer-Programmable Features (System Setup)
• Compass display
• Outside temperature display
• Trip computer functions
• Distance To Empty (DTE) display
• Average Fuel Economy
• Audio Modes displayElectronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
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significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.
EVIC 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
history information will be erased and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
Trip Functions
Press and release the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER
button until one of the following Trip Functions displays
in the EVIC:
• Trip A
• Trip B
• Elapsed Time Press the ODOMETER/TRIP ODOMETER button to
cycle through all the Trip Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion.
• Trip A
Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the last
reset.
• Trip B
Shows the total distance traveled 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.
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Carbon Monoxide Warning ............... 73,321
Cargo Light ............................ 144
Cellular Phone ........................ 88,247
Center High Mounted Stop Light ............ 419
Center Lap Belts ......................... 46
Center Seat Storage Compartment ............ 166
Certification Label ....................... 324
Chart, Tire Sizing ........................ 296
Check Engine Light
(Malfunction Indicator Light) ............. 189,379
Checking Your Vehicle For Safety ............. 72
Checks, Safety ........................... 72
Child Restraint ........................ 60,61
Child Restraint Tether Anchors ............. 64,67
Child Seat ............................ 61,65
Cigar Lighter ........................... 160
Cleaning
Wheels ............................. 407
Climate Control ......................... 247 Clock ............................. 212,221
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ............. 246
Compass .............................. 203
Compass Calibration ..................... 204
Compass Variance ....................... 204
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 201
Connector
UCI ................................ 235
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ......... 235
Console, Overhead ....................... 155
Contract, Service ........................ 447
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .......... 395
Cooling System ......................... 392
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 394
Coolant Capacity ...................... 422
Coolant Level ...................... 393,396
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 396
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 393
Inspection ........................... 396456 INDEX
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Maintenance Free Battery .................. 385
Maintenance Procedures ................... 381
Maintenance Schedule .................... 426
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) ..... 379
Manual, Service ......................... 449
Manual Transmission
Fluid Level Check ..................... 401
Lubricant Selection ..................... 424
Memory Seat ........................... 134
Mini-Trip Computer ...................... 201
Mirrors ................................ 81
Automatic Dimming ..................... 82
Electric Powered ....................... 84
Heated .............................. 85
Memory ............................ 134
Outside .............................. 82
Rearview ............................. 81
Trailer Towing ......................... 87
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 7 Mopar Parts ......................... 380,448
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 145
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 71
Occupant Restraints ................... 37,54,56
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 54
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) .............. 317
Odometer ............................. 182
Trip ................................ 182
Oil Change Indicator .................. 184,199
Oil Change Indicator, Reset .............. 184,199
Oil, Engine ......................... 382,423
Capacity ............................ 422
Change Interval ....................... 382
Dipstick ............................. 382
Disposal ............................ 384
Filter ............................ 384,423
Filter Disposal ........................ 384
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