Information And Message Center

Information And Message Center

The message center display is a fixed format, 2-line display integrated into the center of the Instrument Cluster (IC) and is controlled by the message center switch or the SELECT/RESET button (base IC). There are 2 basic IC/message center configurations. The first is the full-function IC message center and can be identified by the 3-button message center switch located in the center instrument panel finish panel. The second is the base IC message center and can be identified by the single SELECT/RESET button located in the IC. Both IC configurations display messages based upon vehicle option content.

The base IC message center functions and menus listed below can be selected through the SELECT/RESET button by pressing and releasing the SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the menu items. The INFO items (trip A, trip B and average fuel economy) can be reset by holding the SELECT/RESET for approximately 2 seconds. The SETUP items, (language, system configurable items such as autolamps or autolock) can be reset by holding the SELECT/RESET button for approximately 2 seconds when the selected menu item is displayed. Refer to the Owner's Literature for complete operating instructions for both the full-function message center and the base IC message center.

The message center provides the following features:

- Information displays
- Setup displays
- System check messages
- System warning messages

Message Center Configuration

On configurable items such as autolock, auto-unlock or parking aid, 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 ON [OFF].

Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value

The oil life is displayed in percentages and is preset to a maximum of approximately 12,070 (7,500 miles) or 180 days. The oil life start value is used to increase or decrease the starting point of the oil life. The value can be changed back to the maximum of approximately 12,070 (7,500 miles) if the value was previously changed or to lower the value by 10% increments down to 30%. Each 10% reduction lowers the oil life in both mileage and the days.

For example, if the oil life start value is lowered to 50%, the maximum mileage is 6,035 km (3,750 miles) or 90 days. The oil life remains at the selected setting (50% in this example) until the driver changes the oil life start value. When the oil life (not oil life start value) is reset back to 100% following an oil change, the oil life resets to 6,035 (3,750 miles). For configuration of the oil life and oil life start value, refer to Message Center Configuration Reset Procedure.

Message Center Indicators

The message center displays message center indicators in the RH side of the message center display area. Message center indicators replace indicators that have typically been displayed in the IC and use 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 IC configurations). Message center indicators are generally displayed along with warning messages in the message center display area of the IC.

Information Displays

The information displays are non-timed modes. The selected mode remains on until the driver presses the select/reset button (base IC) or a message center button (full-function message center IC) to change the mode or it is overridden by another mode.

The information display modes (INFO button on message center clusters) are:

- Odometer
- Trip odometer A and B
- Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Average fuel economy
- MyKey(TM) distance
- Instantaneous fuel economy
- Trailer brake gain and output (displays only when the gain is changed)
- Drive time (elapsed travel timer) (full-function message center IC only)
- Setup menu (base IC only)
- System check (base IC only)
- Blank display

Setup Displays

The setup display modes are:

- System check (full-function IC message center only)
- Oil life
- Units (English/metric)
- Autolamp (delay in seconds)
- Autolock (on/off) (except manual transmission)
- Auto-unlock (on/off) (except manual transmission)
- Power running boards
- Create MyKey(TM)
- MyKey(TM) setup
- Clear MyKey(TM)
- Easy entry/exit
- Rear parking aid
- Trailer sway
- Language (full-function IC message center only)

System Check Displays

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 select/reset button (base IC) or RESET button (message center IC) to scroll through the system check messages.

The system check display modes are:

- Oil life status
- Charging system status
- Door ajar status
- Brake fluid level status
- MyKey(TM) distance
- MyKey(TM) programmed
- Admin keys programmed
- Trailer Brake Control (TBC) gain no trailer
- TBC gain output
- DTE/Fuel level status

System Warning Messages

The system warning messages alert the operator to possible concerns or malfunctions in the vehicle operating systems. If multiple warnings are present the message center cycles the display to show all warnings by displaying each warning for four seconds. The message center displays the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages.

The warning messages are divided into 4 basic categories:

- Cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected.
- Reappears 10 minutes after pressing the select/reset button.
- Reappears if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle.
- Disappears after 4 seconds

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

The warning messages that reoccur after 10 minutes are:

- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
- WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
- TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED
- XXX MILES/KM TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW
- SERVICE ADVANCETRAC

When a fault condition exists, the warning messages that are displayed whenever the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the ON position are:

- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- XX% OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT
- TRAILER CONNECTED
- TRAILER DISCONNECTED
- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- CHECK 4X4
- CHECK REAR PARK AID
- CHECK FUEL FILL INLET

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during the operation of the Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) system. The displayed warning messages are as follows:

- 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS
- FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
- FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
- TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
- TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during the operation of the MyKey(TM) system. The displayed warning messages are as follows:

- KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM
- MY KEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
- SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH
- VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX
- CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
- VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED
- TOP SPEED MY KEY SETTING
- BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO
- ADVTRAC ON MY KEY SETTING

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during the operation of the hill descent control system. The displayed warning messages are as follows:

- HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT
- HILL CNTRL OFF SYSTEM COOLING
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF
- FOR HILL CNTRL 20 MPH OR LESS
- FOR HILL CNTRL SELECT GEAR
- COAST DOWN MODE
- DRIVER RESUME CONTROL

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during operation in off road mode. The displayed warning messages are as follows:

- FOR OFF ROAD SLOW TO 5 MPH
- OFF ROAD MODE ENABLED
- EXITING OFF ROAD MODE

The message center displays warning messages that indicate a system state during repair procedures related to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

The displayed messages are as follows:

- TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE
- TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE
- TRAINING COMPLETE
- TIRES NOT TRAINED-REPEAT