2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

Introduction to the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)

In this section, we are introduced to the EVIC and its features.

Features of the EVIC

• The EVIC is a driver interactive display located in the instrument cluster.

• It allows you to view a variety of useful information such as system status, vehicle information, warning messages, tire pressure monitor system (if equipped), outside temperature display, trip computer functions and much more.

• You can access these features by pressing the switches mounted on the steering wheel.

• Use the buttons on the steering wheel to navigate to various displays.

• Press the scroll button to scroll through trip functions, system status messages and personal settings.

Using Personal Settings

In this section, we learn how to use personal settings on the EVIC.

Personal Settings

• To access personal settings press and hold down both buttons on either side of the steering wheel simultaneously for approximately five seconds until "Personal Settings" appears in the display.

• Use up or down arrows on your steering wheel switch to select from options like language, units of measurement etc.

• Once you have selected an option press OK button on your steering wheel switch.

• Use up or down arrows again to adjust values for each option.

• Once you have made all necessary changes press OK button again.

Using Trip Functions

In this section, we learn how to use trip functions on the EVIC.

Trip Functions

• To access trip functions press and release the MENU button on your steering wheel switch until "Trip Functions" appears in the display.

• Use up or down arrows to select from options like trip A, trip B, fuel economy etc.

• Once you have selected an option press OK button on your steering wheel switch.

• Use up or down arrows again to scroll through various information related to that option.

• Press and hold the OK button for two seconds to reset a particular function.

Using System Status Messages

In this section, we learn how to use system status messages on the EVIC.

System Status Messages

• To access system status messages press and release the MENU button on your steering wheel switch until "System Status" appears in the display.

• Use up or down arrows to scroll through various system status messages such as oil pressure, battery voltage etc.

• If there is an issue with any of these systems, a warning message will appear in place of the system status message.

Conclusion

In this section, we conclude our discussion about using the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

Conclusion

• The EVIC is a useful tool that provides drivers with important information about their vehicle's performance and status.

• By using personal settings, trip functions and system status messages you can customize your experience with EVIC according to your preferences and needs.