Information And Message Center

Information And Message Center

The message center is a fixed format display, integrated into the Instrument Cluster (IC). 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

The message center information can be selected through a set of 3 buttons:

- INFO
- SETUP
- RESET

Message Center Configuration

The message center has the capability to configure items such as units (English or metric), autolamp delay, to enable/disable a variety of options such as autolock, auto-unlock and easy entry/easy exit (if equipped), or 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 bracketing the selection. For example, if the driver selects the autolock feature on, the message would display as follows: AUTOLOCK =ON> OFF. If the driver selects the autolock off, the message would display as follows: AUTOLOCK AID ON =OFF>.

Compass Display

The message center provides a compass display and uses directional information sent from a compass module (integrated into the auto-dimming interior mirror).

Information Displays

The information displays are non-timed modes. The selected mode remains on until the driver presses a message center button to change the mode or it is overridden by another mode.

The information (INFO button) display modes are:

- Odometer
- Compass
- Trip odometer A or B
- Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Average fuel economy
- Average speed
- Trip elapsed drive time 1 or 2

Setup Displays

The setup (SETUP button) displays are timed modes and terminate after a finite interval. The setup display modes are:

- System check
- Units English/metric
- Autolamp delay in seconds (if equipped)
- Autolock on/off (if equipped)
- Auto-unlock on/off (if equipped)
- Power liftgate on/off (if equipped)
- Easy entry/easy exit seat on/off (if equipped)
- Reverse parking aid on/off (if equipped)
- Language

System Check

The system check provides a check of all the monitored systems on the vehicle. The system check scrolls through each of the monitored systems and provides a visual indication to report out the status of each system. The message center displays OK for approximately 2 seconds if the system check does not detect a fault in the system and displays a warning message for approximately 2 seconds if the system check detects a fault in the system. Press the RESET button to scroll through the system check messages.

The systems monitored during the system check are:

- Door ajar
- Engine temperature
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Oil pressure
- Brake fluid level
- Washer fluid level
- Fuel level
- DTE

System Warning Messages

The system warning messages alert the operator to possible problems or malfunctions in the vehicle operating systems. 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 RESET button to acknowledge and clear the warning message. The warning messages are divided into 3 basic categories:

- Cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
- Reappears 10 minutes from pressing the RESET button.
- Reappears if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle.

The warning messages that cannot be reset are:

- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
- PLEASE CLOSE DOOR
- PRESS RESET TO CLEAR

The warning messages that reoccur after 10 minutes are:

- LOW FUEL LEVEL
- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
- LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

The warning messages that display whenever the ignition switch is turned from the OFF position to the ON position are:

- WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW
- LIFTGATE AJAR
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- CHECK RPA (if equipped)
- CHECK COMPASS MODE (if equipped)
- COMPASS NO RESPONSE (if equipped)
- COMPASS DATA ERROR
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- POWER LIFTGATE OFF
- PARK ASSIST OFF

Service Procedure Displays

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during repair procedures related to the TPMS. The displayed warning messages are as follows:

- TRAIN MODE: TRAIN xx TIRE
- TIRE TRAINING MODE COMPLETE
- TIRE NOT TRAINED - REPAIR

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during repair procedures related to the compass display. The displayed warning messages are as follows:

- RESET FOR ZONE
- SETUP ZONE XX
- RESET FOR CAL
- CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE
- CALIBRATION COMPLETE

The message center displays the IKT KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM warning message to indicate a problem programming the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT).