Compass/Temperature Module, Compass/Mini-Trip Computer Or Electronic Vehicle Information Center

The Compass/Temperature Module (CT), Compass/Mini-Trip Computer (CMTC) or Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) is located in the overhead console. The CT provides the vehicle operator with only outdoor temperature and the compass heading. The CMTC or EVIC supplements the standard vehicle instrumentation. The CMTC and EVIC use a vacuum fluorescent (VF) display to supply the vehicle operator with a compass heading, outdoor temperature, average fuel economy, distance to empty, instantaneous fuel economy, trip odometer, elapsed ignition on time, distance to service, warning messages, and service messages.

The difference between a CMTC and an EVIC is that only the EVIC provides additional memory, feature programming, and warning messages. The EVIC is capable of displaying warning messages and memory system messages when the vehicle is equipped with memory systems. The EVIC also provides the interface to enable and disable vehicle programmable features when the vehicle is equipped with certain features.

If equipped, the EVIC is also available with an integrated Universal Garage Door Opener (UGDO) known as HomeLink®. Also if equipped, the EVIC is available with a Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) system. The EVIC may also be equipped with up to 4 power door switches: ON/OFF, Left Sliding Door, Right Sliding Door, and Liftgate.

The CT function buttons are labeled C/T and US/M. The CMTC function buttons are labeled US/M, C/T, RESET, and STEP. The EVIC function buttons are labeled C/T, RESET, STEP, and MENU. The three UGDO buttons are labeled with dots to indicate the channel number.

The BCM supplies most of the information displayed by the CMTC/EVIC. Display information, except for the internal compass function, is received over the PCI bus. The FCM supplies the ambient temperature sensor information via the PCI bus. The CMTC/EVIC sends and receives data over the PCI bus, communicating with the BCM, PCM, FCM, and the Instrument Cluster. Tire Pressure Monitoring System information is received by the EVIC in the form of radio transmissions. The tire pressure sensors are mounted to the vehicle wheels.