2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE evic system

10. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Display/Odometer Display
The odometer display shows the total distance
the vehicle has been driven.
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC). Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information
Center”.
11. Tire Pressure Monitoring Telltale LightEach tire, including the spare (if
provided), should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated
to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufac-
turer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,
you should determine the proper tire inflation
pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the level
to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire
pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low
tire pressure telltale. When the system detects
a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approxi-
mately one minute and then remain continu-
ously illuminated. This sequence will continue
upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as
the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be
able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a
variety of reasons, including the installation of
replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the
vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle, to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.
CAUTION!
The TPMS has been optimized for the origi-
nal equipment tires and wheels. TPMS pres-
sures and warning have been established for
the tire size equipped on your vehicle. Un-
desirable system operation or sensor dam-
age may result when using replacement
equipment that is not of the same size, type,
and/or style. Aftermarket wheels can cause
sensor damage. Do not use tire sealant from
a can or balance beads if your vehicle is
equipped with a TPMS, as damage to the
sensors may result.
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19. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel
tank when the ignition switch is in the ON/RUN
position.
20. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) White Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
white telltales. For further information, refer to
“Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.
21. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Amber Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
amber caution telltales. For further information,
refer to “Electronic vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)”.
22. Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) Red Telltale Area
This area will display the EVIC reconfigurable
red telltales. For further information, refer to
“Electronic vehicle Information Center (EVIC)”.23. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF
Indicator Light — If Equipped
This light indicates the Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) is off.
24. Vehicle Security Light
This light will flash rapidly for ap-
proximately 15 seconds when the
vehicle theft alarm is arming. The
light will flash at a slower speed
continuously after the alarm is set.
The security light will also come on for about
three seconds when the ignition is first turned on.
25. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal
range indicates that the engine cooling system
is operating satisfactorily. The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather, up
mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It
should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits
of the normal operating range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the tempera-
ture gauge reads “H” pull over and stop the
vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air condi-
tioner turned off until the pointer drops back
into the normal range. If the pointer remains
on the “H” and you hear continuous chimes,
turn the engine off immediately and call an
authorized dealer for service.
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WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by
steam or boiling coolant. You may want to
call an authorized dealer for service if your
vehicle overheats. If you decide to look un-
der the hood yourself, see “Maintaining Your
Vehicle”. Follow the warnings under the
Cooling System Pressure Cap paragraph.
26. Rear Fog Light Indicator — If Equipped This indicator will illuminate when the
rear fog lights are on.ELECTRONIC VEHICLE
INFORMATION CENTER (EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) features a driver-interactive display that
is located in the instrument cluster.
The EVIC consists of the following:
•Fuel Economy
• ACC: (If Equipped)
• Vehicle Speed
• Trip Info •
Terrain: (If Equipped)
• Tire PSI/KPA: (If Equipped)
• Vehicle Info
• Messages
• Units: English/Metric
• System Setup
• Turn Menu Off
The system allows the driver to select informa-
tion by pressing the following buttons mounted
on the steering wheel:
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UP Button
Press and release the UP button to
scroll upward through the main
menus (Fuel Economy, Vehicle Info,
Tire PSI, Cruise, Messages, Units,
System Setup) and sub-menus.
DOWN ButtonPress and release the DOWN but-
ton to scroll downward through the
main menus and sub-menus.
SELECT Button Press and release the SELECT
button for access to main menus,
sub-menus or to select a personal
setting in the setup menu. Press
and hold the SELECT button to
reset features. BACK Button
Press the BACK button to scroll
back to a previous menu or sub-
menu.Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC) Displays
The EVIC display consists of three sections:
1. The top line where compass direction,
odometer line and outside temperature are dis-
played.
2. The main display area where the menus and
pop up messages are displayed.
3. The reconfigurable telltales section below
the odometer line.
The main display area will normally display the
main menu or the screens of a selected feature of
the main menu. The main display area also
displays"pop up" messages that consist of ap-
proximately 60 possible warning or information messages. These pop up messages fall into
several categories:
•
Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this
type of message takes control of the main
display area for five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. Most of the messages of
this type are then stored (as long as the condi-
tion that activated it remains active) and can be
reviewed from the "Messages"main menu item.
As long as there is a stored message, an "i"will
be displayed in the EVIC’s compass/outside
temp line. Examples of this message type are
"Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out" and"Low
Tire Pressure".
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or
until the condition that activated the message is
cleared. Examples of this message type are
"Turn Signal On" (if a turn signal is left on) and
"Lights On" (if driver leaves the vehicle).
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•Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Re-
mote Start feature. This message type is dis-
played until the ignition is in the RUN state.
Examples of this message type are "Remote
Start Aborted - Door Ajar" and"Press Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start".
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this
type of message takes control of the main
display area for five seconds and then returns to
the previous screen. Examples of this message
type are "Memory System Unavailable - Not in
Park" and"Automatic High Beams On".
The Reconfigurable Telltales section is divided
into the white telltales area on the right, amber
telltales in the middle, and red telltales on the left.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the
EVIC displays the following messages:
•Vehicle Not In Park
• Key Left Vehicle
• Key Not Detected •
Service Keyless System
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Service Park Assist System
• Park Assist System Blinded
• Park Assist Disabled
• Front Sensor Blinded
• Rear Sensor Blinded
• Keyfob Battery Low
• Liftglass Open
• Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out
• Check Tire Pressure
• ESC System Off
• Service Blind Spot System
• Blind Spot Detection Unavailable
• Blind Spot System Off •
Blind Spot System Unavailable Sensor
Blocked
• Blind Spot System Unavailable Astronomy
Zone — When the Blind Spot Module senses
a tower on the same frequency that it is
interfering with, it will automatically turn the
Blind Spot System off.
• Normal Cruise Ready — When Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off
and Normal (Fixed Speed) Cruise Control
mode is available. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
• Adaptive Cruise Off — When the Adaptive
Cruise Control (ACC) system is turned off.
Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Ve-
hicle” (if equipped).
• ACC Ready — When the ACC system is
activated. Refer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle” (if equipped).
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•Immediate Air Suspension Service/Repair
Required — This is displayed when a fault
has occurred in the system which results in a
complete system shutdown. The system will
be non operational at that point.
• Reduce Speed To Maintain Selected Ride
Height — This message is displayed in ad-
vance warning to the driver that the vehicle
will be moved to the next lower preset posi-
tion unless the speed is reduced.
•
Selected Ride Height Not Permitted — The
vehicle speed is too high to enter one of the
preset levels (Entry/Exit Level/Off Road Ride
Height Level 1/Off Road Ride Height Level 2).
• Air Suspension System Cooling Down –
Please Wait — This message is displayed if
the compressor temperature level is too high.
Level control is suspended until the compres-
sor has cooled down.
• Vehicle Cannot Be Lowered – Door Open —
This message is displayed if a door or the
liftgate is ajar and level control is suspended. •
Air Suspension Temporarily Disabled For
Jacking And Tire Change.
• Aerodynamic Ride Height — This is dis-
played (for five seconds) when the vehicle
has achieved the Aerodynamic Height.
EVIC White Telltale LightsThis area will show reconfigurable white caution
telltales. These telltales include:
•Shift Lever Status
The shift lever status “P,R,N,D,L,5,4,3,2,1” are
displayed indicating the shift lever position. Tell-
tales “5,4,3,2,1” indicate the Electronic Range
Select (ERS) feature has been engaged and the
gear selected is displayed. For further information
on ERS, refer to “Starting And Operating”
•Electronic Speed Control ON
This light will turn on when the elec-
tronic speed control is ON. For fur-
ther information, refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Electronic Speed Control SET
This light will turn on when the elec-
tronic speed control is SET. For fur-
ther information, refer to “Electronic
Speed Control” in “Understanding
The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
•Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ON
This light will turn on when the ACC
is ON. For further information, refer
to “Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”
in “Understanding The Features Of
Your Vehicle.”
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) SET
This light will turn on when the ACC
is SET. For further information, re-
fer to “Adaptive Cruise Control
(ACC)” in “Understanding The Fea-
tures Of Your Vehicle.”
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•Power Steering System Over Temp — If
Equipped
If the “POWER STEERING SYS-
TEM OVER TEMP” message and
a icon are displayed on the EVIC
screen, it indicates that extreme
steering maneuvers may have oc-
curred, which caused an over tem-
perature condition in the power steering sys-
tem. You will lose power steering assistance
momentarily until the over temperature condi-
tion no longer exists. Once driving conditions
are safe, then pull over and let vehicle idle. After
five minutes, the system will cool and return to
normal operation. Refer to “Power Steering” in
“Starting and Operating” for further information.
NOTE:
•
Even if power steering assistance is no
longer operational, it is still possible to
steer the vehicle. Under these conditions
there will be a substantial increase in steer-
ing effort, especially at very low vehicle
speeds and during parking maneuvers.
• If the condition persists, see your autho-
rized dealer for service.
EVIC Amber Telltale LightsThis area will show reconfigurable amber cau-
tion telltales. These telltales include:
•Forward Collision Warning (FCW) OFF
This light warns the driver of a po-
tential collision with the vehicle in
front and prompts the driver to take
action in order to avoid the collision.
For further information, refer to
“Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)” in “Understand-
ing The Features Of Your Vehicle.”
• Wait To Start Light — Diesel Only
This light will illuminate when the igni-
tion switch is first turned to the RUN
position. Wait until the light turns off
before starting the vehicle. Refer to “Starting
Procedures” in “Starting And Operating”.
• Water In Fuel Indicator — Diesel Only
This light indicates water has col-
lected in the fuel filter and should
be drained immediately. See your
authorized dealer for service. •
Air Suspension Up
The air suspension up telltale will
illuminate when the air suspension
is in use. For further information,
refer to “Starting And Operating”.
• Air Suspension Down
The air suspension down telltale will
illuminate when the air suspension is
in use. For further information, refer
to “Starting And Operating”.
•Low Fuel Light
When the fuel level reaches approxi-
mately 3.0 gal (11.0 L) this light will turn
on, and remain on until fuel is added.
•Loose Gascap Indicator
If the vehicle diagnostic system de-
termines that the fuel filler cap is
loose, improperly installed, or dam-
aged, a loose gascap indicator will
display in the telltale display area.
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Tighten the fuel filler cap properly and press the
SELECT button to turn off the message. If the
problem continues, the message will appear the
next time the vehicle is started.
•A loose, improperly installed, or damaged
fuel filler cap may also turn on the Malfunc-
tion Indicator Light (MIL).
• Windshield Washer Fluid Low Indicator
This light will turn on to indicate the
windshield washer fluid is low.
• SERV 4WD
The SERV 4WD light monitors the
electric shift 4WD system. If the
SERV 4WD light stays on or comes
on during driving, it means that the
4WD system is not functioning
properly and that service is required.EVIC Red Telltale LightsThis area will show reconfigurable red telltales.
These telltales include:
• Door Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that one or more doors may be
ajar.
• Liftgate Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that liftgate may be ajar.
• Liftgate Flipper Glass Ajar
This light will turn on to indicate
that liftgate flipper glass may be
ajar. •
Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light indicates low engine oil pres-
sure. The light should turn on momen-
tarily when the engine is started. If the light turns
on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off
the engine as soon as possible. A chime will
sound when this light turns on.
• Do not operate the vehicle until the cause is
corrected. This light does not show how
much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level
must be checked under the hood.
• Charging System Light
This light shows the status of the elec-
trical charging system. The light should
come on when the ignition switch is
first turned ON and remain on briefly as a bulb
check. If the light stays on or comes on while
driving, turn off some of the vehicle’s non-
essential electrical devices or increase engine
speed (if at idle). If the charging system light
remains on, it means that the vehicle is experi-
encing a problem with the charging system.
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