Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
The EVIC display and STEP button are part of the Instrument Cluster assembly and cannot be serviced as separate components. If the display or button
are inoperative the complete Instrument Cluster assembly must be replaced, See: Instrument Cluster / Carrier/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Instrument Cluster - Removal.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center - 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 (32) 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) and Local Interface Network
(LIN) Data Buses. If the system is inoperative a scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information must be used to diagnose the system and related
data buses.
The instrument cluster STEP button (33) is used to operate the different functions of the EVIC system. Pressing and releasing the STEP button will
scroll through the following displays:
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Compass/Temperature/Audio
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Average Fuel Economy
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Distance to Empty
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Elapsed Time
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Personal Settings
Once a particular system is displayed, short and long presses of the STEP button will move the EVIC through the system menu. Pressing and holding the
STEP button once will clear the reset table function currently being displayed. Reset will only occur if a reset table function is currently being
displayed. To reset all reset table functions, press and release the STEP button a second time within 3 seconds of resetting the currently displayed
function (Reset ALL will be displayed during this 3 second window).
EVIC DISPLAY MODES
SYSTEM STATUS MODE
System display mode displays warnings and user interaction messages on the EVIC display. The driver can scroll to view multiple messages by using the
STEP button.
When the appropriate conditions exist, the EVIC displays the following messages:
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Turn Signal On (with a continuous warning chime)
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Left Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
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Left Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
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Right Front Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
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Right Rear Turn Signal Lamp Out (with a single chime)
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Personal Settings Not Available - Vehicle Not in Park (automatic transmissions) or vehicle in motion (manual transmissions)