Pinpoint Test AP: The Low Fuel Message Center Warning Indicator Is Never On

Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Pinpoint Test AP: The Low Fuel Message Center Warning Indicator Is Never On

Normal Operation

The low fuel message center indicator illuminates when the Distance To Empty (DTE) display is above 120 km (75 miles) (with a MyKey(R) programmed key) or 80 km (50 miles) (with an administrator key) to empty, the system is operating correctly. The low fuel warning is turned on when the DTE (Distance To Empty) display is 120 km (75 miles) (with a MyKey(R) programmed key) or 80 km (50 miles) (with an administrator key) to empty or less.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)

PINPOINT TEST AP : THE LOW FUEL MESSAGE CENTER WARNING INDICATOR IS NEVER ON

AP1 CHECK THE MESSAGE CENTER OPERATION

- Close all doors and the luggage compartment lid.

- Ignition ON.

- Open the driver door while monitoring the message center displays.

Does the message center display the door ajar message center warning indicator along with the DRIVER DOOR AJAR text?

Yes
GO to AP2.

No
INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.

AP2 CHECK THE FUEL GAUGE OPERATION

- Verify the fuel gauge is operating correctly and is not registering empty (E) or full (F) all the time.

Does the fuel gauge operate correctly?

Yes
GO to AP3
No
GO to Pinpoint Test B. Pinpoint Test B: Incorrect Fuel Gauge Indication - Single Sender L-Shaped Fuel Tank

AP3 CHECK THE DTE (Distance To Empty)

- Scroll through the information displays in the message center to the DTE (Distance To Empty) display.

Does the DTE (Distance To Empty) display indicate 120 km (75 miles) (with a MyKey(R) programmed key) or 80 km (50 miles) (with an administrator key) or less?

Yes
If the low fuel message center indicator is never on, INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.

If the low fuel message center warning indicator is always on, the system is operating correctly at this time.

No
If the low fuel message center warning indicator is always on, INSTALL a new IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). REFER to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) . TEST the system for normal operation.

If the low fuel message center warning indicator is never on, the system is operating correctly at this time. The low fuel message center indicator turns on when the fuel level is at or below 120 km (75 miles) (with a MyKey(R) programmed key) or 80 km (50 miles) (with an administrator key).