Information And Message Center
Information And Message Center
There are 2 types of message center configurations available. The base message center is a fixed format, 2-line display integrated into the center of the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The optional message center is a 4.2 inch display that is also located in the center of the IPC. The base message center is controlled by a 3-button message center switch located in the LH steering wheel switch assembly. The optional message center is controlled by a 5-button message center switch, also located in the LH steering wheel switch assembly.
Oil Change Minder
NOTE: On early build vehicles, the PCM uses time and distance calculations stored in Keep Alive Memory (KAM) in the PCM to help determine the oil change minder status. If the PCM KAM is reset or lost for any reason (battery disconnect, PCM disconnect or dead battery), the oil change minder is disabled and the oil life reset procedure needs to be carried out through the message center to re-enable the oil minder function.
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 will be adjusted down due to high engine temperature, high engine rpms, use of flex fuel and possibly low oil level. The PCM calculates and provides an oil life status message to the IPC. The IPC 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. Refer to Message Center Configuration Service and Repair.
Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value
The oil life is displayed in percentages. The oil life start value is used to increase or decrease the starting point of the oil life. The oil life start value can be changed back to the maximum of approximately 16,093 km (10,000 miles) if the value was previously changed or to lower the value by 10% increments down to 10%. Each 10% reduction lowers the oil life in both mileage and time (days).
Compass Display (If equipped)
The message center provides a compass display in the message center display using directional information sent from the compass module, which is integrated into the interior auto-dimming mirror, on vehicles without navigation. On vehicles with navigation, the compass is displayed in the navigation display or ACM touchscreen.
Message Center Indicators
The message center displays message center indicators in the RH side of the message center display area (base IPC) or in the lower RH section of the message center (optional IPC). Message center indicators replace indicators that have typically been displayed in the IPC 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 configurations). Message center indicators are generally displayed along with warning messages in the message center display area of the IPC.
Base Message Center
The base IPC 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 button 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 IPC message center.
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].
Message Center Functions
The message center provides the following functions:
- Information displays
- Setup displays
- System check messages
- System warning messages
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 display modes (INFO button) are:
- Odometer
- Trip odometer A and B
- MyKey(TM) miles
- Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Average fuel economy
- Trailer brake gain and output (displays only when the gain is changed)
- Drive time (elapsed travel timer)
- Blank display
Setup Displays
The setup displays are timed modes and terminate after a finite interval. As part of the setup menu, the message center has the capability to configure items such as units (English or metric), autolamp delay or to enable/disable options such as autolock. The message center setup display modes (SETUP button) are:
- System check
- Oil life
- Units English/metric
- Autolamp (delay in seconds)
- Autolock (on/off) (except manual transmission)
- Auto unlock
- Trailer sway control
- Trailer brake control
- Create MyKey(TM)
- MyKey(TM) setup
- Clear MyKey(TM)
- Remote start
- Compass zone (without navigation)
- Compass calibration (without navigation)
- Language
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. If the system check does not detect a fault in the system, the message center displays OK for approximately 2 seconds. If a fault is reported in the system, the message center displays a warning message for approximately 2 seconds. To manually scroll through the system check displays, press the RESET button repeatedly.
The system check display modes are:
- Oil life
- Exhaust fluid level (diesel only)
- Engine hours
- Engine idle hours
- Door ajar status
- Brake system status
- Trailer brake control
- Fuel level/DTE
- MyKey(TM) programmed keys
- Administrator keys programmed
Optional Message Center Features
The optional message center is different in the way the information is presented. The IPC uses a 4.2 inch Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) for all message center displays. The optional message center provides the following main displays/functions:
- Gauge mode
- Trip A/B
- Fuel economy
- Truck applications
- Settings
- Information
Gauge Mode Displays
- Oil temperature (diesel only) (in text format)
- Transmission temperature (in text format)
- Compass display (fixed or rotating north)
- Blank display
Trip A/B Displays
- Elapsed time
- Odometer
- Fuel consumed
- Average fuel economy
Fuel Economy Displays
- Average mpg/Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Instantaneous fuel economy
- Fuel economy history
- Fuel duration (interval used to calculate the fuel economy history)
Truck Application Displays
- Off road feature settings
- NOTE: The trailer naming, trailer connection and trailer mileage displays are only displayed when a trailer is connected.
Trailer feature settings
- Transmission feature settings
Setting Displays
- Driver assist
- Rear parking aid
- Rear view camera
- Trailer brake mode
- Trailer sway control
- Vehicle
- Autolamp delay
- Compass
- DTE calculation
- Locks
- Maintenance
- Menu control
- Oil life reset
- Remote start
- Wiper control
- MyKey(TM)
- Create MyKey(TM)
- AdvanceTrac(R)
- Maximum mph (km/h)
- Speed warning
- Volume limiter
- Clear MyKeys(TM)
- Language
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Units
- Distance
- Temperature
- System reset
Information Displays
- MyKey(TM)
- MyKeys(TM) programmed
- Administrator keys
- MyKey(TM) miles
- System Check
- Display of any active warnings
- Oil life
- Engine hours
- Engine idle hours
- Doors
- Exhaust fluid level (diesel only)
- Brakes
- Tire pressure
- Trailer brake control
- Trailer sway
- Parking aid
- Fuel level
System Warning Messages
The system warning messages alert the driver 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 (base message center) or the OK button (optional message center) 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 after pressing the select/reset button.
- Reappears if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition ON-OFF cycle.
NOTE: All messages listed below are base IPC (3-button message center switch) displays. The optional IPC (5-button message center switch) messages displays are similar.
When the 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
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR
- TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE
- SECURITY ALERT
Chassis
- XXX MILES/KM TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW
- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- PARK AID ON/OFF
- CHECK PARK AID
- TRACTION CONTROL ON/OFF
- SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC
MyKey(TM)
- KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM
- VEHICLE SPEED 130 KM/H (80 MPH) MAX
- MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
- SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H (80 MPH)
- CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
- VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED
- TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING
- BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO
- ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING
General Powertrain
- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON
- CHECK FUEL CAP
Powertrain - Diesel Engine
- WATER IN FUEL DRAIN FILTER
- LOW FUEL PRESSURE SEE MANUAL
- ENGINE WARMING PLEASE WAIT
- OK TO DRIVE
- STOP SAFELY NOW
- ENGINE OIL DILUTED
- ENGINE OIL LOW
- ENGINE TURNS OFF IN XX (green state emissions)
- ENGINE TURNED OFF (green state emissions)
- DRIVE TO CLEAN EXHAUST SYSTEM
- CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER
- EXHAUST FILTER DRIVE COMPLETE
- REDUCED ENGINE POWER
- EXHAUST FLUID RANGE XX KM/MI
- SPEED LIMITED XX KM/H (XX MPH) IN XX KM/MI
- EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY
- XX KM/H (XX MPH) MAX UPON RESTART
- ENGINE IDLED UPON REFUEL
- ENGINE IDLED SEE MANUAL
- PUSH RESET TO OVERRIDE
- X OVERRIDES UPON RESTART
- NO OVERRIDES UPON RESTART
- CONTAMINATED EXHAUST FLUID
Trailer
- WIRING FAULT ON TRAILER
- TRAILER BRAKE MODULE FAULT
- TRAILER CONNECTED/DISCONNECTED
- TRAILER BRAKE GAIN = XX.X
- TBC GAIN = XX.X NO TRAILER
- TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = (bar display)
- TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Mode
- CHECK 4X4
- 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS
- FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
- FOR 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
- FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
- TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH
- TO EXIT 4X4 LOW APPLY BRAKE
- TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N
- SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD
Hill Descent Mode
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL READY
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL FAULT
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL ACTIVE
- HILL CNTRL OFF SYSTEM COOLING
- HILL DESCENT CONTROL OFF
- FOR HILL CNTRL 32 KM/H (20 MPH) OR LESS
- DRIVER RESUME CONTROL
Service Procedure Displays
In addition to the warning messages, the message center provides messages that are displayed during repair procedures to indicate certain states of a procedure. The following are the service repair procedures displayed in the message center:
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Training
- TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE
- TRAIN INNER RGT REAR TIRE
- TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE
- TRAIN INNER LEFT REAR TIRE
- TRAINING COMPLETE
- TIRES NOT TRAINED-REPEAT
Compass Zone and Calibration (Without Navigation)
- ZONE XX RESET = CHANGE
- RESET FOR CALIBRATION
- CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE
- CALIBRATION COMPLETED
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Key Programming
- IKT KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM