DODGE DART 2016 PF / 1.G Owners Manual

ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION CENTER
(EVIC)
The Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) fea-
tures a driver-interactive display that is located in the
instrument cluster.
The main display area will normally display the main
menu or the screens of a selected feature of the main
menu. The main display area also displayspop up
messages that consist of approximately 60 possible warn-
ing or information messages. These pop up messages fall
into several categories:
• Five Second Stored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of
message takes control of the main display area for five
seconds and then returns to the previous screen. Most of
the messages of this type are then stored (as long as the
condition that activated it remains active) and can be reviewed from the
Messagesmain menu item. Ex-
amples of this message type are Right Front Turn Signal
Lamp Out andLow Tire Pressure.
• Unstored Messages
This message type is displayed indefinitely or until the
condition that activated the message is cleared. Examples
of this message type are Turn Signal On(if a turn signal
is left on) and Lights On(if driver leaves the vehicle).
• Unstored Messages Until RUN
These messages deal primarily with the Remote Start
feature. This message type is displayed until the ignition
is in the RUN state. Examples of this message type are
Remote Start Aborted - Door Open andPress Brake
Pedal and Push Button to Start.
• Five Second Unstored Messages
When the appropriate conditions occur, this type of mes-
sage takes control of the main display area for five seconds
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and then returns to the previous screen. An example of this
message type isAutomatic High Beams On. 
Two Button EVIC — If Equipped
This system allows the driver to select a variety of useful
information by pushing the switches mounted on the
steering wheel. The EVIC consists of the following:
•Odometer
• Digital Vehicle Speed
• Trip
• Range To Empty
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Stored Messages
• Oil Life
• Settings The system allows the driver to select information by
pushing the following buttons mounted on the steering
wheel:
Electronic Vehicle Information Center EVIC
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•UP Arrow Button
Push and release the UP arrow button to scroll
upward through the main menus (Odometer,
Digital Vehicle Speed, Trip Info, Range To Empty,
Average Fuel Economy, Current Fuel Economy, Stored
Messages, Settings).
• RIGHT Arrow Button
Push and release the RIGHT arrow button to
access the submenu screens of a main menu
item. Push and hold the RIGHT arrow button
for two seconds to reset displayed/selected
features that can be reset.
Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Messages
• Key Fob Battery Low
• Wrong Key Fob
EVIC Steering Wheel Buttons (Two–Button EVIC
Controls)
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•Key Fob Damaged
• Key In Ignition
• Left Turn Signal Out
• Right Turn Signal Out
• Turn Signal On
• Lights On
• Low Beam Headlight Out
• High Beam Headlight Out
• License Plate Light Out
• Backup Light Out
• Brake Light Out
• Parking Light Out
• Service Air Bag System •
Service Air Bag Warning Light
• Washer Fluid Low
• Parking Brake Engaged
• Brake Fluid Low
• Service Electronic Braking System
• Engine Temperature Hot
• Battery Voltage Low
• Oil Pressure Low
• Fuel Low
• Service Antilock Brake System
• Service Electronic Throttle Control
• Transmission Too Hot
• Service Power Steering
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•Oil Temperature Hot
• Check Fuel Cap
• Oil Change Due
• Service Tire Pressure System
• Inflate Tire to XX
• Coolant Low
• Rain Sensor Fail
• Traction Control Off
• Engine Warming Wait To Start
• Too Cold Plug In Heater
• Cruise Off
• Cruise Ready
• Cruise Set To XXX MPH •
Cruise Set To XXX km/h
• Driver Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Passenger Seatbelt Unbuckled
• Front Seatbelts Unbuckled
• Door Open
• Doors Open
• Trunk Open
• Remote Start Aborted Fuel Low
• Remote Start Disabled Start To Reset
• Remote Start Active Key To Run
• Remote Start Aborted Door Open
• Remote Start Aborted Hood Open
• Remote Start Aborted Time Expired
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•Remote Start Aborted Too Cold
• Remote Start Active Push Start Button
EVIC Main Menu
To navigate through the main menu features push and
release the UParrow button once for each menu item. A
step from the last item in the list will cause the first item
in the feature list to be displayed. The following features
are in the main menu:
• Odometer
• Digital Vehicle Speed
• Trip
• Range To Empty
• Average Fuel Economy
• Current Fuel Economy
• Stored Messages •
Oil Life
• Settings
• Units
• Language
NOTE: For features in the EVIC that can be reset (Aver-
age Fuel Economy), the EVIC prompts a reset with a
RIGHT arrow button graphic and the word RESET next
to it.
Trip Info
Push and release the UP arrow button until the Trip Info
icon is highlighted in the EVIC. Push and release the
RIGHT arrow button to display the following three trip
features in the next screen:
• Trip A
• Trip B
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•Elapsed Time
Push the UP buttons to cycle through all the Trip Com-
puter functions.
The Trip Functions mode displays the following informa-
tion:
Trip A
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip A since the
last reset.
• Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip A since the
last reset.
Trip B
• Shows the total distance traveled for Trip B since the
last reset.
• Shows the elapsed time traveled for Trip B since the
last reset. Elapsed Time
Shows the total elapsed time of travel since the last reset.
Elapsed time will increment when the ignition is in the
ON/RUN position.
Resetting A Trip Info Function
To Reset any of the three Trip Info functions, select the
function you want to reset using the UP button. Push the
RIGHT arrow button until the feature display zero.
Range To Empty (RTE)
Shows the estimated distance that can be traveled with
the fuel remaining in the tank. This estimated distance is
determined by a weighted average of the instantaneous
and average fuel economy, according to the current fuel
tank level. RTE cannot be reset.
NOTE:
Significant changes in driving style or vehicle
loading will greatly affect the actual drivable distance of
the vehicle, regardless of the RTE display value.
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When the RTE value is less than 30 miles (48 km)
estimated driving distance, the RTE display will change
to a text display ofLOW FUEL.” This display will
continue until the vehicle runs out of fuel. Adding a
significant amount of fuel to the vehicle will turn off the
LOW FUEL text and a new RTE value will display.
Average Fuel Economy
This feature shows the average fuel economy since the
last reset. When Average Fuel Economy (Average MPG or
Average L/100km) is selected, The word “RESET>” (with
right arrow) appears next to it. Pushing the RIGHT arrow
button will reset Average Fuel Economy which displays
“0” immediately after reset. Then, the history informa-
tion will be erased, and the averaging will continue from
the last fuel average reading before the reset.
Current Fuel Economy
This feature shows the Current Fuel Economy in MPG or
L/100km. MPG meter fills from left as fuel economy increases. L/100km meter fills from the right as fuel
economy increases. Gauge values will change according
to the user specified units.
Tire Pressure
Push and release the UP button until
Tire Pressureis
displayed.
Tire pressure information is displayed as follows:
• If tire pressure is OK for all tires, a vehicle graphic is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner or
the graphic.
• If one or more tires have low pressure, Inflate Tire To
XX and a vehicle graphic are displayed with tire
pressure values in each corner of the graphic. Tire
pressure values that are too low will be flashing.
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•If the Tire Pressure System requires service, Service
TPM System is displayed. Tire Pressure is an informa-
tion only function and cannot be reset.
Oil Life
This feature shows oil life percentage. Holding the
RIGHT arrow button will reset the Oil Life to 100%. At
5% Oil Life, a ”Change Oil Message” will display for 5
seconds. At 0% Oil Life, an “ Oil Change Required”
message will display.
Stored Messages
When a stored warning message is present, this
icon is displayed in the lower left side of the
Tire Pressure menu. This feature shows the
number of stored warning messages. Pushing
the RIGHT arrow button will allow you to see what the
stored messages are. Examples Of Some Stored Messages
Fuel Low
Service Electronic Throttle Control
Washer Fluid Low
Settings — EVIC Units And Language Selection
Displays the units used for the Outside Temperature,
Average and Current Fuel Economy, Distance to Empty
and Tire Pressure features. Push and release the RIGHT
arrow button to toggle units between
U.S.andMET-
RIC.
Push and release the UP arrow button until the Language
is displayed, then push and release the Right arrow
button to select English, Francais, or Espanol depending
on availability.
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Oil Change Indicator
•Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Due” message will
display in the EVIC display for approximately 5 sec-
onds after a single chime has sounded, to indicate the
next scheduled oil change interval. The engine oil
change indicator system is duty cycle based, which
means the engine oil change interval may fluctuate,
dependent upon your personal driving style.
• Unless reset, this message will continue to display
each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN
position or cycle the ignition to the ON/RUN position
if equipped with Keyless Enter-N-Go. To turn off the
message temporarily, push and release the MENU
button. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the
following procedure. Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Without pushing the brake pedal, cycle the ignition to
the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push the accelerator pedal fully, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Cycle the ignition to the OFF/LOCK position.
Vehicles Not Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start the engine).
2. Push the accelerator pedal fully, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position.
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