Information And Message Center

Information And Message Center

NOTE: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is also known as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

The message center is a fixed display, integrated into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The message center functions are controlled by the message center switches, which are part of the HVAC module when not equipped with a navigation system or the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) when equipped with a navigation system. 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 vehicle conditions or potential problems by displaying a warning message pertaining to the system in which the driver may require information or if a system fault has been detected.

The message center provides the following features:

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

The message center functions can be selected and controlled 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 parking aid.

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 ON [OFF].

Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value

The oil life is displayed in percentages and is preset to a maximum of approximately 12,000 km (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 12,000 km (7,500 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 the days.

For example, if the oil life start value is lowered to 50%, the maximum mileage is 6,000 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 6,000 km (3,750 miles). For configuration of the oil life and oil life start value, refer to Message Center Configuration Service and Repair.

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
- Trip odometer A or B
- Adaptive cruise control
- Distance To Empty (DTE)
- Average fuel economy
- Instant fuel economy
- Trip elapsed drive time
- Blank display

Setup Displays

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

- System check
- Oil life reset
- Units English/metric
- Auto high beam
- Autolock on/off (if equipped)
- Auto-unlock on/off (if equipped)
- Easy entry/easy exit seat on/off (if equipped)
- Front parking aid (if equipped)
- Rear parking aid
- 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 monitored systems that are checked during the system check are:

- Intelligent Access (IA)
- Oil life
- Charging system
- Washer fluid level
- Door ajar status
- Trunk ajar status
- Adaptive headlamps
- Brake system status
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking aid
- Fuel level/DTE

System Warning Messages

The system warning messages alert the operator to possible concerns 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 4 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
- Service procedure warnings

The non-resettable warning messages are:

- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR

The warning message that reoccurs 10 minutes after pressing the RESET button is:

- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

NOTE: All non-resettable warnings that reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition cycle and warnings that reoccur 10 minutes after pressing the RESET button can reappear within the same ignition cycle.

The warning messages that reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition on-off cycle are:

- NO FOB DETECTED (vehicles equipped with IA only)
- XXX% OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON
- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW
- TRUNK AJAR
- CHECK ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT
- CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE
- CRUISE MALFUNCTION
- CRUISE RADAR BLOCKED
- CHECK REAR PARK AID
- CHECK FRONT PARK AID
- CHECK PARK AID
- XXX MILES(km) TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW
- AWD OFF
- CHECK AWD
- CHECK FUEL FILL INLET

Adaptive Cruise Control

The message center displays messages and warning messages that indicate the status of the adaptive cruise control system. The displayed messages are as follows:

- ACC SENSOR BLOCKAGE
- CRUISE ON RADAR READY
- CRUISE OFF
- CRUISE CANCELLED
- SET XXX km/h (or MPH)/GAP XXX XXX
- SET XXX km/h (or MPH)
- CRUISE OVERRIDE
- DRIVER INTERVENE

Intelligent Access (IA)

The message center displays warning messages that indicate the status of the IA system. The displayed messages are as follows:

- PRESS BRAKE TO START
- SHIFT TO PARK
- RESTART NOW OR FOB IS NEEDED
- ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE
- STARTING SYSTEM FAULT
- FOB PROGRAMMED, 3 FOBS TOTAL
- FOB PROGRAMMED, 4 FOBS TOTAL
- MAX # OF FOBS LEARNED

Key Programming (Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Only)

The message center displays INTKEY COULD NOT PROGRAM if the key programming fails while carrying out the key programming procedure.

Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value Displays

The message center displays messages that indicate the status of the engine oil life. The displayed messages are as follows:

- XXX% OIL LIFE OIL LIFE OK
- OIL LIFE XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW
- OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Displays

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

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