Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Description and Operation
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
DESCRIPTION
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC) is located in the overhead console on models equipped with this option. Two versions of the
EVIC module are available on the Grand Cherokee. These two versions are identical except that the standard equipment unit for the Limited model
includes an integral three-push button Universal Garage Door Opener
(UGDO) transceiver. Both EVIC modules feature a large Vacuum
Fluorescent Display
(VFD) screen for displaying information, and four back-lit push button function switches labeled C/T (compass/thermometer),
RESET, STEP and MENU. The VFD screen can also display a vehicle graphic that is used for door and liftgate ajar indications and to show if a
turn signal has been left on. The EVIC messages and displays are coordinated with warning indicators in the instrument cluster to avoid
duplication.
The EVIC module contains a central processing unit and interfaces with other electronic modules in the vehicle over the Programmable
Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network. The PCI data bus network allows the sharing of sensor information. This helps to reduce wire
harness complexity, reduce internal controller hardware, and reduce component sensor current loads. At the same time, this system provides
increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics, and allows the addition of many new feature capabilities.
The EVIC includes the features of the compass mini-trip computer used on prior Grand Cherokee models, including the following display options.
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Compass and thermometer - provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is
facing.
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Average fuel economy - shows the average fuel economy since the last trip computer reset.
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Distance to empty - shows the estimated distance that can be travelled with the fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimated distance is
computed using the average miles-per-gallon from the last 30 gallons of fuel used.
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Instant fuel economy - shows the present fuel economy based upon the current vehicle distance and fuel used information.
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Trip distance - shows the distance travelled since the last trip computer reset.
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Elapsed time - shows the accumulated ignition-on time since the last trip computer reset.
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Distance to service - shows the distance remaining until the next scheduled service interval.
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Blank screen - the EVIC compass/thermometer/trip computer VFD is turned off.
The EVIC also includes many features not available with prior compass mini-trip computers. The EVIC is capable of displaying the following
warning messages, which are accompanied by an audible announcement consisting of a series of beep tones:
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TURN SIGNALS ON (with vehicle graphic) - Indicates that a turn signal has remained on for about 1.6 kilometers (one mile) with no
decrease in speed or throttle opening.
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PERFORM SERVICE - Indicates that a customer programmable service interval distance has been reached.
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DOOR AJAR (one or more, with vehicle graphic) - Indicates that a door is open or not fully closed.
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LIFTGATE AJAR (with vehicle graphic) - Indicates that the liftgate or the liftgate flip-up glass is open or not fully closed.
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COOLANT LEVEL LOW (with vehicle graphic) - Indicates that the coolant level in the engine coolant reservoir is low.
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WASHER FLUID LOW (with vehicle graphic) - Indicates that the fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir is low.
The EVIC "Menu" push button provides the vehicle operator with a user interface, which allows the selection of several optional customer
programmable electronic features to suit individual preferences.
Refer to ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER PROGRAMMING in the Service Procedures for more information on the
customer programmable feature options.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional memory system, the EVIC will display the following memory system messages:
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MEMORY # X POSITION SET (X = Driver 1 or Driver 2) - This message appears in the EVIC display each time the memory system is
successfully programmed. It is accompanied by an audible announcement chime tone.
