MENU ButtonPress and release the MENU button to advance
the display to each of the EVIC Main Menu
features. Upon reaching the last item in the
Main Menu the EVIC will advance to the first
item in the Main Menu with the next MENU button press
and release.
DOWN Button Press and release the DOWN button when
prompted by the EVIC to step through stored
system warning message or Personal Settings
features.
SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT button when
prompted by the EVIC to reset features with a
reset capability or to change Personal Settings. COMPASS Button
Press and release the COMPASS/
TEMPERATURE button to display one of eight
compass readings and the outside temperature
when the current screen is not the Compass/
Outside Temp screen.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays
the following messages:
•Low Tire Pressure
•Spare Low Pressure
•Premium TPMS Graphic Display
•Key in Ignition
•Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
•Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
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•Service TPM System (with a single chime). Refer to
“Tire Pressure Monitoring System” in “Starting And
Operating”.
•Check Gascap (refer to “Adding Fuel” in “Starting
And Operating” for more details)
•Service Park Assist System (with a single chime)
•Oil Change Required (with a single chime)
•ECO (Fuel Saver Indicator) — if equipped
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded to indicate the next
scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil change
indicator system is duty cycle based, which means the
engine oil change interval may fluctuate dependent upon
your personal driving style.Unless reset, this message will continue to display each
time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position. To
turn off the message temporarily, press and release the
SELECT button. To reset the oil change indicator system
(after performing the scheduled maintenance), perform
the following procedure:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Do not
start the engine.
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal slowly three times
within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
NOTE: If the indicator message illuminates when you
start the vehicle, the oil change indicator system did not
reset. If necessary, repeat this procedure.
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EVIC Main Menu
To step to each main menu feature press and release the
MENU button once for each step. A step from the last
item in the list will cause the first item in the feature list
to be displayed. The following features are in the Main
menu:
•Compass, Outside Temperature, and Audio
Information/ECO display
•Average Fuel Economy
•Distance to Empty
•Tire Pressure Status display
•Elapsed Time
•EVIC Units Selection
•System Status
•Personal SettingsNOTE:
For features in the EVIC that can be reset
(Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time), the EVIC
prompts a reset with a SELECT button graphic and the
word RESET next to it.
When the SELECT button is pressed, the selected feature
will reset and RESET ALL will display next to the
SELECT button graphic. Pressing SELECT a second time
will reset both Average Fuel Economy and Elapsed Time.
After three seconds without pressing SELECT, RESET
ALL will return to RESET and only the selected feature
will have been reset.
Compass Display / ECO (Fuel Saver Mode) — If
Equipped
The compass readings indicate the direction
the vehicle is facing. Press and release the
COMPASS button to display one of eight
compass headings, the outside temperature,
COMPASS
Button
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Distance To Empty (DTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. DTE cannot be reset.
NOTE:Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the DTE display value.
When the DTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the DTE display will change
to a text display of LOW FUEL”. This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text and a new DTE value will display.
Tire PSI
Press and release the MENU button until Tire PSIis
displayed.
Tire pressure information is displayed as follows:
•If tire pressure is OK for all tires, TIRE and a vehicle
graphic are displayed with tire pressure values in each
corner or the graphic.
•If one or more tires have low pressure, LOW TIRE and
a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire pressure
values in each corner of the graphic. Tire pressure
values that are too low will be flashing.
•If the Tire Pressure System requires service, Service
TPM System is displayed. Tire PSI is an information
only function and cannot be reset.
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Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition switch is
in the RUN or START position.
Elapsed time is displayed as follows:
hours:minutes:seconds
Elapsed time can be reset by pressing and holding the
SELECT button (as prompted in the EVIC display). Upon
reset all digits will change to zeros and time will start
incrementing again if the ignition switch is in RUN or
START.
EVIC Units Selection (UNITS IN Display)
Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
Average Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty and Tire
Pressure features. Press and release the SELECT button to
toggle units betweenU.S.andMETRIC.
System Status
Displays SYSTEM OK if there are no active Warning
Messages stored. Pressing and releasing the DOWN
button when SYSTEM OK is displayed will do nothing.
Displays SYSTEM WARNINGS PRESENT if there are
active Warning Messages stored. Pressing and releasing
the DOWN button when SYSTEM WARNINGS PRES-
ENT is displayed will display each stored warning for
each button press. Press and Release the MENU button to
return to the Main Menu.
Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features)
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the vehicle speed is at 0 mph (0 km/h)
(manual transmission) or when the shift lever is in PARK
(auto transmission).
Press and release the MENU button until Personal Set-
tings displays in the EVIC then press the SELECT button.
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Vanity............................ 102
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle ............. 8
Monitor, Tire Pressure System ............... 389
Mopar Parts ......................... 461,528
MTBE/ETBE ........................... 400
Multi-Function Control Lever ............... 158
New Vehicle Break-In Period ................ 88
Occupant Restraints ....................... 42
Occupant Restraints (Sedan) ................. 63
Octane Rating, Gasoline (Fuel) ............399,503
Odometer Trip .............................. 233
Off-Pavement Driving (Off-Road) ............ 345
Off-Road Driving (Off-Pavement) ............ 345
Oil Change Indicator .................. 236,243
Oil Change Indicator, Reset ..............236,243
Oil Filter, Change ........................ 465 Oil, Engine
......................... 462,503
Capacity ........................... 502
Change Interval ................ 236,243,463
Checking .......................... 462
Dipstick ........................... 462
Disposal ........................... 464
Filter .......................... 465,503
Filter Disposal ....................... 464
Identification Logo ................... 463
Materials Added to ................... 464
Recommendation .................. 463,502
Synthetic .......................... 464
Viscosity ........................ 464,502
Onboard Diagnostic System ..............458,459
Opener, Garage Door (HomeLink®) ........... 184
Operating Precautions .................... 458
Operator Manual (Owner’s Manual) ............ 5
Outside Rearview Mirrors .................. 101
Overdrive .......................... 236,331
546 INDEX