Information And Message Center
Information And Message Center
The message center is a fixed format display integrated into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The message center functions are controlled by the message center switches. The message center displays important vehicle information by constantly monitoring different vehicle systems. The message center informs the driver of vehicle operations and notifies the driver of potential vehicle problems by displaying a warning message pertaining to the system in which a fault has been detected.
The message center provides the following features:
- Information displays
- Setup displays
- System check messages
- System warning messages
Oil Change Minder
The message center provides an oil change minder to inform the driver that an oil change is required. The duration of the interval between oil changes is calculated in the PCM and varies due to driving conditions. The PCM assumes a base mileage of 16,093 km (10,000 miles) or 1 year for normal driving. However, this number is adjusted down for conditions such as high engine temperature, high engine rpm, use of flex fuel and possibly low oil level. The PCM calculates and provides an oil life status message to the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) further converts the remaining oil life using the driver's configured oil life start value and displays the oil life percentage, indicating the remaining oil life. The oil change minder can be reset at any time by the driver.
Compass Display
The message center provides a compass display in the message center display using directional information sent from the compass module integrated into the interior auto-dimming mirror (without SYNC(R)) or from the Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (with SYNC(R)). For additional information on the compass with SYNC(R), refer to Accessories and Optional Equipment.
Message Center Indicators
The message center displays message center indicators in the center of the message center display area at the bottom of the screen (base IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)) or in the lower LH display screen in the center of the message center at the bottom of the screen (optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)). Message center indicators replace indicators that have typically been displayed in the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) using the same iconic representation (for example the low oil pressure message center warning indicator is represented by the oil can symbol that has been traditionally used as the low oil pressure warning indicator in other IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) configurations). Message center indicators are generally displayed along with warning messages in the message center display area of the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster).
Message Center Configuration
The message center is capable of configuring items such as units (English or metric), autolamp delay, to enable/disable a variety of options such as autolock, auto-unlock and easy entry/exit (if equipped) and to carry out calibrations/settings on items such as the compass.
On configurable items such as autolock, auto-unlock or easy entry/easy exit, the message center indicates the appropriate selection (ON/OFF) by providing a check mark (base IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)) or by filling in the button (optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)) for the desired selection.
Base IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
Main Menu
Navigate the main menu items using the up/down arrow buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the RH button to enter the selected menu option. The main menu displays are as follows:
- Trip computer 1
- Trip computer 2
- Information
- Settings
- System check
Trip Computer 1 and 2
Navigate the trip computer menu items using the LH steering wheel (message center) switch. Use the right/left arrow buttons to travel through the trip menus. The trip computer menu displays are as follows:
- Trip odometer
- Trip timer
- Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Instantaneous fuel economy
- Average fuel economy
- Fuel consumed
Information
Navigate the information menu items are using the up/down buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the right arrow button to navigate additional menus associated with the selected menu option. The information menu displays are as follows:
Settings
Navigate the settings menu items using the up/down buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the right arrow button to navigate additional menus associated with the selected menu option. The settings menu displays are as follows:
- Driver assist
- Display
- Convenience
- MyKey(R)
- System reset
System Check
Navigate the system check menu using the up/down buttons on the message center switch. To obtain specific information on a selected item, press the button to the right. The system check displays the following items as determined by conditions:
- Active warnings
- Oil life
- Washer fluid
- Door ajar
- Liftgate ajar
- Blindspot
- Cross traffic
- Brakes
- Fuel DTE (Distance To Empty)
Optional Message Center IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
Main Menu
Navigate the main menu items using the up/down buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the right arrow button to enter the selected menu option. The main menu displays are as follows:
- Display mode
- Trip 1 and 2
- Fuel economy
- Settings
- Information
Display Mode
Navigate the display mode menu items from the main menu using the right arrow button on the message center switch. The display mode displays are as follows:
- DTE (Distance To Empty)
- Tachometer and fuel gauge
- Tachometer, fuel gauge and temperature gauge
- AWD (All-Wheel Drive)
Trip 1 and 2
Navigate the trip 1 and 2 menu items from the main menu using the right arrow button on the message center switch. Use the up/down arrow button to navigate between trip 1 and trip 2 menu option. The trip 1 and 2 displays are as follows:
- Trip distance
- Elapsed time
- Fuel consumed (when in enhanced display mode)
- Average fuel economy (when in enhanced display mode)
Fuel Economy
Navigate the fuel economy menu items from the main menu using the right/left arrow buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the right arrow button to enter the selected menu option. The fuel economy displays are as follows:
- Instantaneous fuel economy
- Average miles per gallon/Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Fuel economy history
- Miles per gallon/DTE (Distance To Empty)
- Fuel history duration
- 5, 10 or 30 minutes
Settings
Navigate the settings menu items from the main menu using the right/left and the up/down arrow buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the right arrow button to enter the selected menu option. The main menu displays are as follows:
Information
Navigate the information menu items using the up/down and right/left arrow buttons on the message center switch. Once an item is selected, use the right arrow button to navigate additional menus associated with the selected menu option. The information menu displays are as follows:
- Current warnings
- MyKey(R)
- Administrator keys programmed
- MyKey(R) keys programmed
- MyKey(R) miles
- System check
- Active warnings
- Oil life
- Washer fluid
- Door ajar
- Liftgate ajar
- Blindspot
- Cross traffic
- Brakes
- Fuel
System Warning Messages
The system warning messages alert the operator to possible problems or malfunctions in the vehicle operating systems. System warning messages may be stand-alone messages but are often associated with another form of indication such as a gauge, an indicator or message center indicator. The message center displays the last selected feature if there are no additional warning messages. Once a warning message has been displayed, the message must be acknowledged to allow full functionality of the message center. Press the OK button to acknowledge and clear the warning message.
When the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) receives a request to display an informational warning message or a fault condition warning message, the message center may display one of the following warning messages:
Body
The body warning messages are as follows:
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- LIFTGATE AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR
- REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASSENGER SEAT
- TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE
- TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER
Chassis
The chassis warning messages are as follows:
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
- CHECK ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS
- CHECK BATTERY CHARGE
- CHECK PARK AID
- FUEL LEVEL LOW XXX MILES/KM TO E
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
- SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- TRACTION CONTROL OFF
- TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED
- WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW
Powertrain
The general powertrain warning messages are as follows:
- CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- CHECK FUEL FILL INLET
- ENGINE COOLANT OVER TEMP
- LOW BATTERY FEATURES TEMPORARILY TURNED OFF
- LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- TURN POWER OFF TO SAVE BATTERY
The Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) warning messages are as follows:
- AWD OFF
- CHECK AWD
Intelligent Access (IA)
The message center displays warning messages indicating the status of the IA (Intelligent Access) system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE
- KEY PROGRAMMED, 3 KEYS TOTAL
- KEY PROGRAMMED, 4 KEYS TOTAL
- MAX NUMBER OF KEYS PROGRAMMED
- NO KEY DETECTED
- PRESS BRAKE TO START
- RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED
- STARTING SYSTEM FAULT
- SHIFT TO PARK
MyKey(R)
The message center displays warning messages indicating the status of the MyKey(R) system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO
- CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
- COULD NOT PROGRAM KEY
- MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
- MYKEY NOT CREATED
- SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H (80 MPH)
- VEHICLE AT TOP OF MYKEY SETTING
- VEHICLE NEAR MYKEY TOP SPEED
Forward Collision Warning (If Equipped)
The message center displays warning messages indicating the status of the forward collision warning system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- COLLISION WARNING MALFUNCTION
- COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE
- COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED
Adaptive Cruise Control
The message center displays messages and warning messages indicating the status of the adaptive cruise control system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- ADAPTIVE CRUISE MALFUNCTION
- ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE
- ADAPTIVE CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS(R)) /Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
The message center displays warning messages indicating the status of the BLIS(R) (Blind Spot Information System) /CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED
- BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT
- CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED
- CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT
- CROSS TRAFFIC VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT
- CROSS TRAFFIC VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT
Service Procedure Displays
In addition to the warning messages, the message center provides messages displayed during repair procedures to indicate certain states of a procedure. The following are the service repair procedures displayed in the message center.
- TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE
- TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE
- TIRES NOT TRAINED REPEAT
Compass Zone and Calibration (Base IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) Only)
- SET ZONE
- HOLD OK TO CALIBRATE
- CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE
- CALIBRATION COMPLETE