Electronic Vehicle Information Center: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chrysler Concorde, 2003 Chrysler 300M, 2002 Chrysler Concorde, and 2002 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) is located in the overhead console on models equipped with this option. The EVIC module features a large Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) screen for displaying information, and back-lit push button function switches labeled C/T (Compass/Temperature), RESET, STEP, and MENU. 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 following display options:

Compass And Temperature

Provides the outside temperature and one of eight compass readings to indicate the direction the vehicle is facing.

Average Fuel Economy

Shows the average fuel economy since the last trip computer reset.

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.

Instant Fuel Economy

Shows the present fuel economy based upon the current vehicle distance and fuel used information.

Trip Odometer

Shows the distance travelled since the last trip computer reset.

Elapsed Time

Shows the accumulated ignition-on time since the last trip computer reset.

Distance To Service

Shows the distance remaining until the next scheduled service interval.

Tire Pressure

Shows tire pressure in each road tire.

Blank Screen

The EVIC compass/temperature/trip computer VFD is turned off.

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. See PROGRAMMING .

If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Universal Transmitter, the EVIC will also display messages and an icon indicating when the Universal Transmitter is being trained, which of the 3 transmitter buttons is transmitting, and when the transceiver is cleared.

NOTE: Some 300M models use a different recommended tire pressure (tire specified). For this reason, anytime a EVIC module is removed or replaced a DRBIII(R) scan tool must be used to set/verify that the correct tire pressure set-point is programmed in the EVIC module. Failure to do so could result in incorrect tire pressure monitoring set points.

If the vehicle is equipped with the optional Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the EVIC will also display messages and an icon indicating when the tire air pressure falls below a given set-point, and which of the five tires is transmitting the low pressure warning, and when the condition is cleared. See TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEMS - 300M under WARNING SYSTEMS.

Data input for all EVIC functions, including VFD dimming level, is received through PCI data bus messages. The EVIC module uses its internal programming and all of its data inputs to calculate and display the requested data. If the data displayed is incorrect, perform the self-diagnostic tests as described in this group. If these tests prove inconclusive, the use of a DRBIII(R) scan tool is recommended for further testing of the EVIC module and the PCI data bus.

The EVIC module cannot be repaired, and is available for service only as a unit. This unit includes the push button switches and the plastic module. If any of these components is faulty or damaged, the complete EVIC module must be replaced. The incandescent bulbs used for EVIC push button back-lighting and the lens are available for service replacement.