trip computer DODGE CHARGER 2008 6.G Owners Manual

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC) ± IF EQUIPPED
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display. It is located in the
instrument cluster below the speedometer. Vehiclesequipped with steering wheel mounted buttons (de-
scribed in this section) are also equipped with the EVIC.
The EVIC consists of the following:
²System Status
²Vehicle information warning message displays
²Personal Settings (customer programmable features)
²Compass display
²Outside temperature display
²Trip computer functions
²UConnectŸ hands-free communication system dis-
plays (if equipped)
²Navigation system screens (if equipped)
²Audio mode display
Electronic Vehicle Information Center
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 175
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²Elapsed Time
²Display Units of Measure in
Press the SCROLL button to cycle through all the Trip
Computer functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following:
²Average Fuel Economy / Fuel Saver Mode
Shows the average fuel economy since the last reset.
When the fuel economy is reset, the display will read
ªRESETº or show dashes for two seconds. Then, the
history information will be erased, and the averaging will
continue from the last fuel average reading before the
reset.
Vehicles with the 5.7L Multi-Displacement System (MDS)
may be equipped with the FUEL SAVER MODE in the
Trip Functions of the EVIC. The FUEL SAVER MODE
message will display above the average fuel economy in
the EVIC display. This message will appear wheneverMDS allows the engine to operate on four cylinders,
which will vary depending on driving habits and vehicle
usage.
4 Cylinder Operation - MDS On
UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 179
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Checks, Safety........................... 75
Child Restraint..................65,66,67,70,72
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............68,70
Child Safety Locks........................ 32
Clean Air Gasoline....................... 320
Cleaning
Wheels............................. 401
Windshield Wiper Blades................. 386
Climate Control......................... 239
Clock........................192,196,211,215
Coin Holder........................... 153
Cold Weather Operation................... 256
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance............. 238
Compact Spare Tire...................... 302
Compass.............................. 181
Compass Calibration..................... 182
Compass Variance....................... 182
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 178Connector
UCI ................................ 232
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI)......... 232
Conserving Fuel........................ 178
Console, Floor.......................... 153
Console, Overhead....................... 138
Contract, Service........................ 436
Converter, Catalytic...................... 380
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap).......... 390
Cooling System......................... 388
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze).............. 390
Coolant Capacity...................... 419
Coolant Level......................388,391
Disposal of Used Coolant................ 391
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 389
Inspection........................... 391
Points to Remember.................... 392
Pressure Cap......................... 390
Radiator Cap......................... 390
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Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren
(LATCH)............................68,70
Lubrication, Body....................... 385
Lumbar Support........................ 117
Maintenance Free Battery.................. 381
Maintenance, General..................... 373
Maintenance Procedures................... 373
Maintenance Schedule.................... 426
Maintenance, Sunroof..................... 148
Malfunction Indicator Light (Check Engine) . . 174,371
Manual, Service......................... 438
Map/Reading Lights..................128,139
Master Cylinder (Brakes).................. 395
Methanol............................. 320
Mini-Trip Computer...................... 178
Mirrors................................ 83
Automatic Dimming..................... 84
Electric Powered....................... 86Electric Remote........................ 86
Exterior Folding........................ 85
Heated.............................. 86
Outside.............................. 84
Rearview............................. 83
Vanity............................... 87
Mode
Fuel Saver........................... 178
Modifications/Alterations, Vehicle............. 7
Monitor, Tire Pressure System............... 309
Mopar Parts.........................372,437
MP3 Player.........................191,209
MTBE/ETBE........................... 320
Multi-Displacement Engine System........... 283
Multi-Function Control Lever............... 126
Navigation Radio........................ 209
Navigation System....................... 209
New Vehicle Break-In Period................ 74
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