Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-318 5.2L VIN Y MFI (1994)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Description and Operation
General Information
General Information
A multi-colored vacuum fluorescent (VF) display screen and vehicle outline. The VIC will perform four functions with the use of the SELECT and
SET buttons:
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Display time and date (clock/calendar feature)
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Monitor specific vehicle operating systems
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Display service reminder or distance to service
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Display 4wd transfer case modes of operation
Clock/Calendar Display
The clock/calendar display consists of:
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Time (hours and minutes with AM and PM)
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Day of the week (Monday through Sunday)
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Date (Month and Day)
Monitored Systems
The vehicle systems monitored by the VIC are:
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Right front door ajar
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Left front door ajar
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Right rear door ajar
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Left rear door ajar
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Liftgate ajar
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Rear lamps out
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Turn signal on
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Engine oil level
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Washer fluid level
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Coolant level
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Electrical system voltage
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4WD transfer case mode
Service Reminders
There are two service reminders:
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PERFORM SERVICE
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MILES (KM) TO SERVICE
Four Wheel Drive Display
The VIC will illuminate the vehicle outline and telltale indicator lights exactly the same as the 4WD Graphic Display Module.
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Rear wheels illuminated (2WD)
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Front wheels illuminated (4WD)
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PART TIME (Part Time and Low Range 4WD)
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FULL TIME (Full Time 4WD)
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LO (Low Range 4WD with 249 Transfer Case Only)
When the ignition switch is turned ON, the module will display the XXXX MILES (KM)-TO-SERVICE message for 6 seconds. If the distance
remaining to service is zero, the module will instead display the PERFORM SERVICE message for 11 seconds. Then the TONE-OUT line will pulse
low for 6 sequences of warning beeps. The PERFORM SERVICE message will continue for an additional 2 seconds.
Next, if no monitored system faults exist and the time/date has been previously set, the module will display the current time and date. If a service fault
exists, the module will begin to display the fault message. If more than one message has to be displayed, the module will display up to 2 messages.
Then the clock function will pulse (unless a door is open and vehicle is at critical speed) in a continuous sequence at 3 second intervals.
