Commander 4WD V6-3.7L VIN K (2007)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Description and Operation
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
Description
DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) features a driver-interactive display (2). The display is located in the lower part of the tachometer (1)
on the right side of the instrument cluster (3). This system conveniently allows the driver to select a variety of useful information by pressing the switches
mounted on the center stack of the instrument panel. The EVIC displays information related to the following:
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System Status
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Vehicle information warning message displays
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Tire Pressure Monitor System - If Equipped
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Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
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Compass display
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Outside temperature display
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Trip computer functions
The EVIC system is comprised of several different components. Those components are:
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Instrument Cluster
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Instrument panel center stack switch pod
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Ambient Temperature Sensor
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Remote Compass Module (RCM)
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Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus
The EVIC display is part of the Instrument Cluster assembly and is not serviced as a separate component. If the display is inoperative the complete
Instrument Cluster assembly must be replaced. If the EVIC switches in the instrument panel center stack switch pod are inoperative and require
replacement, Refer to ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH POD - REMOVAL for the appropriate procedure.
The RCM is a separate stand alone module mounted to the top side of the headliner. It is mounted in one of two locations depending on if the vehicle is
equipped with CommandView(R) dual fixed second row skylights. If the vehicle is equipped with CommandView(R) skylights the module is located
between the two glass panels. If the vehicle is not equipped with CommandView(R) skylights the module is located on the left side of the vehicle above
the second row seats. If the compass position sensor (Remote Compass Module) is inoperative and requires replacement, (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE/REMOTE COMPASS MODULE - REMOVAL) for the appropriate procedure.
Operation
OPERATION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) uses both non-switched and ignition switched sources of battery current so that some of its features
remain operational at any time, while others may only operate with the ignition switch in the On position. When the ignition switch is turned to the On
position, the EVIC display will return to the last function being displayed before the ignition was turned to the Off position.
The EVIC system is comprised of several different components that communicate over the Controller Area Network (CAN) Data Bus. If the system is
inoperative a scan tool and the appropriate
diagnostic information must be used to diagnose the system.
