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service, so that you can be sure that it is properly reset, or
that the door jamb sticker is accurate if the odometer
must be reset at zero.
NOTE:If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) in the instrument
cluster, all warnings including “door” and “gate” and
“Change Engine Oil” will only be displayed in the EVIC
display. For additional information, refer to “Electronic
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).”
Refer to the “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)” for further information.
28. Fuel Gauge / Fuel Door Reminder
The fuel door reminder indicates that the fuel filler door
is located on the right side of the vehicle. When the
ignition switch is in the ON/RUN position, the digital
scale will show the level of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank.
NOTE:The fuel gauge and range will not immediately
update accurately when refueling with the engine on.
29. Tachometer
The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine
revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.
Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to
prevent engine damage.
30. Speedometer
The Speedometer shows the vehicle speed in miles per
hour (mph) and/or kilometers per hour (km/h).
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ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
The EVIC consists of the following:
•System Status
•Vehicle Information Warning Message Displays
•Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Features)
•Outside Temperature Display
•Trip Computer Functions
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) Display
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EVIC Displays
1 — Temperature Indicator 6 — Message Display2—FuelLevelGauge 7—CoolantTemperatureGauge3 — Clock 8 — Digital Speedometer4 — Odometer 9 — Ice Warning Indicator5 — Sport Mode 10 — Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
1 — Ice Warning Indicator 6 — Message Display2—TemperatureIndicator 7—CoolantTemperatureGauge3 — Fuel Level Gauge 8 — Digital Speedometer4 — Clock 9 — Autostick® Gear Indicator5 — Odometer 10 —Auto/Sport/ECO Indicator
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EVIC Control Buttons
Press theSET ESCbutton briefly to access the menu
and/or go to next screen or to confirm the required menu
option. Press and hold theSET ESCbutton (approxi-
mately one second) to return to the main screen.
Press the UPbutton to scroll upward through the
displayed menu and the related options or to increase
the displayed value.
Press the DOWNbutton to scroll downward
through the displayed menu and the related options
or to decrease the value displayed.
NOTE:UPand DOWNbuttons activate differ-
ent functions according to the following situations:
•To scroll the menu options upwards or downwards.
•To increase or decrease values during settings.
NOTE:When opening one of the front doors, the EVIC
display will turn on the clock and the miles or kilometers
covered (for versions/markets, where provided) for a
few seconds.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Setup Menu
The menu comprises a series of functions arranged in a
cycle. Press the UPand DOWNbuttons to access
the different options and settings (setup).
The setup menu can be activated by pressing the
SET ESCbutton. Single presses on the UPor
DOWNbuttons will scroll through the setup menu
options. The menu includes the following functions:
•Speed Beep
•Trip B Data
•Set Time
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3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to select the dis-
played submenu option and to open the relevant setup
menu.
4. Press the UPor DOWNbutton (by single
presses) to select the new setting for this submenu
option.
5. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to store the new
setting and go back to the previously selected sub-
menu option.
6. Press and hold theSET ESCbutton to return to the
main menu (short hold) or the main screen (longer
hold).
Change Engine Oil Indicator System
Change Engine Oil
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Change Engine Oil” message will
flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10 seconds
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/RUN
position. To turn off the message temporarily, press and
release theSET ESCbutton. To reset the oil change
indicator system (after performing the scheduled main-
tenance), refer to 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 OFF/LOCK position.
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Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
Dimmer
The EVIC display is provided with a light sensor capable
of detecting environmental light conditions and adjust-
ing the brightness of the instruments accordingly.
NOTE:The brightness of the instrument panel may
change while travelling following an event that causes
switching from “day” to “night” conditions (or vice
versa) in the passenger compartment (e.g. in a tunnel, on
avenues in shadows, under bridges, etc.).
To adjust the brightness, proceed as follows:
1. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to set the
required brightness level.
2. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen or press and hold theSET ESC(approxi-
mately one second) to go back to the main screen
without storing settings.
Speed Beep (Speed Limit)
With this function it is possible to set the car speed limit
(mph or km/h); when this limit is exceeded the driver is
immediately alerted.
To set the speed limit, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. The display will
show the message (Speed Beep).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select speed
limit activation (On) or deactivation (Off).
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•Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
See Radio (Repeat Audio Information)
With this function active, the EVIC display shows infor-
mation relevant to the sound system.
•Radio: tuned radio station frequency, automatic tuning
activation or AutoSTore.
•CD audio, CD MP3: track number.
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the sound system
info displaying proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton “On” or “Off” will
flash on the display (according to the previous set-
ting).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton for setting.
3. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton to go back to the
menu screen, or press and hold theSET ESCbutton
(approximately one second) to go back to the main
screen without storing the settings.
If the radio has BLUE&ME™, refer to the appropriate
“BLUE&ME™ User ’s Manual” for further information.
Speed Display
When this function is activated the cluster will display
the vehicle speed (MPH or km/h).
To activate (On) or to deactivate (Off) the speed display
feature, proceed as follows:
1. Briefly press theSET ESCbutton. “MPH”, “km/h”,
then “Off” will flash on the display (according to
previous setting).
2. Press the UPor DOWNbutton to select
display deactivation “Off”, “MPH” or “km/h”.
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Operating Instructions — Hands-Free Phone
(If Equipped)
Refer to the appropriate “BLUE&ME™ User ’s Manual”
for further information.
Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) —
If Equipped
A Personal/Portable Navigation Device (PND) is avail-
able as optional equipment for this vehicle, refer to the
Navigation User Guide for further information.
iPod®/USB/MEDIA PLAYER CONTROL —
IF EQUIPPED
This feature allows an iPod® or external USB device to be
plugged into the USB port, located in the glove compart-
ment.Refer to the appropriate Blue&Me™ radio User ’s Manual
for iPod® or external USB device support capability.
1 — iPod® Or External USB Device Holder2 — Cable Jack3—USBConnector
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