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seconds and then returns to the previous screen. An
example of this message type is “Automatic High Beams
On”.
Engine Oil Change Indicator System
Oil Change Required
Your vehicle is equipped with an engine oil change
indicator system. The “Oil Change Required” message
will flash in the EVIC display for approximately 10
seconds 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 themessage temporarily, press and release the MENU but-
ton. To reset the oil change indicator system (after
performing the scheduled maintenance) refer to the fol-
lowing procedure.
Vehicles Equipped With Keyless Enter-N-Go™
1. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE
START/STOP button and cycle the ignition to the
ON/ RUN position (Do not start the engine.)
2. Fully depress the accelerator pedal, slowly, three times within 10 seconds.
3. Without pressing the brake pedal, press the ENGINE START/STOP button once to return 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.)
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Digital Speedometer
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button
until the Digital display icon is highlighted in the
EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT
arrow button to change the display
between km/h and mph.
Vehicle Info (Customer Information Features)
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button
until the Vehicle Info icon is highlighted in the
EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT
arrow button and Coolant Temp will be dis-
played. Press the LEFT or SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to
scroll through the following information sub-menus:
Air Suspension – If Equipped
Transmission Temperature – Automatic Transmission
Only
Oil Temp
Oil Life
Multimeter
Tire Pressure
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow button until
“Tire Pressure” is highlighted in the EVIC. Press and
release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button and one of the
following will be displayed:
If tire pressure is OK for all tires a vehicle ICON is
displayed with tire pressure values in each corner of the
ICON.
If one or more tires have low pressure, “Inflate Tire To
XX” is displayed with the vehicle ICON and the tire
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pressure values in each corner of the ICON with the
pressure value of the low tire displayed in a different
color than the other tire pressure value.
If the Tire Pressure system requires service, “Service Tire
Pressure System” is displayed.
Tire PSI is an information only function and cannot be
reset. Press and release the LEFT arrow button to return
to the main menu.
Refer to “Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)”
under “Starting and Operating” for further information.
Trip A
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Trip A icon is highlighted in
the EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or
Trip B). (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or
Trip B) The Trip A information will display the following: •
Distance
• Average Fuel Economy
• Average Speed
• Elapsed Time
Hold the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to reset all the
information.
Trip B
Press and release the Left or Right arrow but-
ton until the Trip B icon is highlighted in the
EVIC (Toggle left or right to select Trip A or
Trip B). The Trip B information will display the
following:
• Distance
• Average Fuel Economy
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•Average Speed
• Elapsed Time
Hold the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to reset all the
information.
Fuel Economy
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Fuel Economy icon is
highlighted.
• Average Fuel Economy/Miles Per Gallon (MPG Bar-
graph)
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Current Miles Per Gallon (MPG)
Stop/Start – If Equipped
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Stop/Start icon is highlighted
in the EVIC. Press and release the SELECT/
RIGHT arrow button to display the Stop/Start
status.
Trailer Tow
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Trailer Tow icon is highlighted.
Press the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button and
the next screen will display the following
trailer trip information:
• Trailer Trip
• Trailer Brake
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Audio
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Audio display icon is high-
lighted in the EVIC. Press and release the
SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to display the
active source.
Screen Setup
Press and release the UP or DOWN arrow
button until the Screen Setup display icon is
highlighted in the EVIC. Press and release the
SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to enter the
Screen Setup sub-menu. The Screen Setup feature allows
you to change what information is displayed in the
instrument cluster as well as the location that information
is displayed.
Stored Messages
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Mes-
sages: XX” displays highlighted in the EVIC. If there is
more than one message, pressing the SELECT/RIGHT
button will display a stored warning message. Press and
release the UP and DOWN buttons if there is more than
one message to step through the remaining stored mes-
sages. If there are no message, pressing the SELECT/
RIGHT button will do nothing.
Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable
Features)
For vehicles equipped a 3.5” EVIC screen
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Press and release the UP and DOWN button until Per-
sonal Settings displays in the EVIC.
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Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to
display one of the following choices.
For vehicles equipped with a 7” EVIC screen and not
equipped with a Uconnect® Access 8.4 radio.
Personal Settings allows the driver to set and recall
features when the transmission is in PARK.
Use the UP or DOWN button until Personal Settings
displays in the EVIC.
Press and release the SELECT/RIGHT arrow button to
Enter Vehicle Settings
Use the UP or DOWN button to display one of the
following choices.
NOTE:Your vehicle may or may not be equipped with
the following settings.Language
When in this display you may select one of six languages
for all display nomenclature, including the trip functions
and the navigation system (if equipped). Press the UP or
DOWN button while in this display and scroll through
the language choices. Press the SELECT button to select
English, Spanish (Español), French (Français), Italian,
German, Dutch. Then, as you continue, the information
will display in the selected language.
Units
Press and release the UP or DOWN button until “Units”
displays in the EVIC and press the SELECT button. The
EVIC, odometer, and navigation system (if equipped) can
be changed between English and Metric units of mea-
sure. To make your selection, press and release the
SELECT button the selected setting will be displayed.
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Nav–Turn By Turn – If Equipped
When this feature is selected, the navigation system
utilizes voice commands, guiding through the drive
route, mile by mile, turn-by-turn until the final destina-
tion is reached. To make your selection, press and release
the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been activated or the
check-mark is removed showing the system has been
deactivated.
Park Assist System — If Equipped
The Rear Park Assist system will scan for objects behind
the vehicle when the transmission is in the REVERSE
position and the vehicle speed is less than 11 mph
(18 km/h). The system can be enabled with Sound Only
or Sound and Display. To make your selection, scroll up
or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that the setting hasbeen selected. Refer to “Rear Park Assist System” in
“Understanding The Features Of Your Vehicle” for sys-
tem function and operating information.
Tilt Mirror In Reverse
When this feature is selected and the shift lever is placed
in reverse gear, the side mirrors tilt downward to allow
the driver to see into the previous blind spot and avoid
objects in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle. To
make your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Auto Wipers — If Equipped
When ON is selected, the system will automatically
activate the windshield wipers if it senses moisture on
the windshield. To make your selection, press and release
the SELECT button until a check-mark appears next to
the feature showing the system has been activated or the
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and power outlets will remain active for up to 10 minutes
after the ignition switch is turned OFF. Opening either
front vehicle door will cancel this feature. To make your
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that the setting has been selected.
Air Suspension Display Alerts – If Equipped
When All is selected, all the Air Suspension Alerts will be
displayed. When Warnings Only is selected only the Air
Suspension Warnings will be displayed. To make your
selection, scroll up or down until the preferred setting is
highlighted, then press and release the SELECT button
until a check-mark appears next to the setting, showing
that the setting has been selected.
Aero Ride Height Mode (1500 Only) – If Equipped
When this feature is selected the Ride Height will auto-
matically be adjusted depending on the vehicle speed. Tomake your selection, press and release the SELECT
button until a check-mark appears next to the feature
showing the system has been activated or the check-mark
is removed showing the system has been deactivated.
Tire/Jack Mode – If Equipped
When this feature is selected the air suspension system is
disabled to assist with changing a spare tire. To make
your selection, press and release the SELECT button until
a check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
Transport Mode – If Equipped
When this feature is selected the air suspension system is
disabled to assist with flat bed towing. To make your
selection, press and release the SELECT button until a
check-mark appears next to the feature showing the
system has been activated or the check-mark is removed
showing the system has been deactivated.
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check-mark appears next to the setting, showing that the
setting has been selected. Refer to “Integrated Trailer
Brake Module” in “Starting And Operating.”
Trailer Name
When this feature is selected, the Trailer name can be
selected from 16 names. To make your selection, scroll up
or down until the preferred setting is highlighted, then
press and release the SELECT button until a check-mark
appears next to the setting, showing that the setting has
been selected.
Calibrate Compass
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Compass Variance
Refer to “Compass Display” for more information.
Screen Setup Driver Selectable Items
Odometer
•000
• 000.0
Upper Left
• None
• Compass
• Outside Temp (default setting)
• Trans Temp
• Oil Temp
• Time
• Range To Empty (RTE)
• Average MPG
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side of the Climate Controls in the center of the instru-
ment panel. Turn the control knob to scroll through
menus and change settings (i.e., 30, 60, 90), press the
center of the control knob one or more times to select or
change a setting (i.e., ON, OFF).
Your Uconnect® Access system may also have a Screen
Off and Back hard-keys located below the system.
Press the Screen Off hard-key to turn off the Uconnect®
Access screen. Press the Screen Off hard-key a second
time to turn the screen on.
Press the Back hard-key to exit out of a Menu or certain
option on the Uconnect® Access system.
Soft-Keys
Soft-Keys are accessible on the Uconnect® Access dis-
play.
Customer Programmable Features — Uconnect®
Access 8.4 Settings
Press the Apps soft-key, then press the Settings soft-key
to display the menu setting screen. In this mode the
Uconnect® Access system allows you to access program-
mable features that may be equipped such as Display,
Clock, Safety/Assistance, Lights, Doors & Locks,
Auto-On Comfort & Remote Start, Engine Off Operation,
Compass Settings, Audio, Phone/Bluetooth and Siri-
usXM Setup.
NOTE:Only one touchscreen area may be selected at a
time.
When making a selection, press the soft-key to enter the
desired mode. Once in the desired mode press and
release the preferred setting until a check-mark appears
next to the setting, showing that setting has been se-
lected. Once the setting is complete either press the Back
Arrow soft-key or the Back hard-key to return to the
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