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 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 (Keep Alive Memory) 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 based an a maximum mileage of 16,093 km (10,000 miles) or 1 year for normal driving. The PCM calculates and provides an oil life status message to the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) 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. If the oil life start value was previously lowered from the 100% value, it can be changed back to the maximum of approximately 16,093 km (10,000 miles). If the oil life start value is set to 100%, the value can be lowered in 10% increments down to 10%. Each 10% reduction lowers the oil life in both mileage and time (days).
Compass Display
Vehicles Without Navigation
The compass signal originates from the compass module, which is integrated into the auto-dimming interior mirror.
The compass display is incorporated into the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM).
The vehicle heading is displayed as a 1 or 2 character display located in the lower LH side of the FDIM (Front Display Interface Module) and indicates the current direction of the vehicle (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW). The compass continuously re-calibrates due to changes in the magnetic field and remains accurate during most driving conditions.
The Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM) buttons that allow the driver to operate the calibration and zone setting procedures are located below the FDIM (Front Display Interface Module).
The compass display is on with the ignition in the ON or START position. When the ignition is first turned to the ON or START position, there is a momentary delay of approximately 6 seconds before the compass display illuminates. If the battery saver has been activated and the ignition is turned to ON or START, the momentary delay before the compass display illuminates is approximately 3 seconds. The compass display turns off as soon as the ignition is turned to the OFF or ACC position.
Vehicles With Navigation
The compass signal originates from the Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna. No calibration or zone adjustment is available, as the compass heading is based on the GPS (Global Positioning System) signal. for information on the GPS (Global Positioning System) signal.
Compass Accuracy (Without Navigation)
Driving near power lines, or driving in the area of large iron or steel structures can temporarily change the compass heading. If the compass remains inaccurate after driving near such objects, calibrate the compass. Refer to Compass Calibration .
Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is 4 degrees between the adjacent zones and becomes noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting eliminates the error. Refer to Compass Zone Adjustment .
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
- MyKey(TM) distance
- 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
- Autolamp delay
- Autolock on/off (if equipped)
- Auto-unlock on/off (if equipped)
- Forward collision warning chime (if equipped)
- Forward collision warning system (if equipped)
- Forward collision warning gap (if equipped)
- Easy entry/easy exit
- Create MyKey(TM)
- MyKey(TM) setup
- Clear MyKey(TM)
- 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:
- Oil life
- Washer fluid level
- Door ajar status
- Trunk ajar status
- Brake system status
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- MyKey(TM) miles
- MyKey(TM) programmed
- Administrator key programmed
- Adaptive cruise control (if equipped)
- Forward collision warning chime (if equipped)
- Parking aid
- Fuel level/DTE (Distance To Empty)
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 3 basic categories:
- Cannot be cleared until the condition is corrected
- Reappears 10 minutes from pressing the RESET button
- Will not reappear until an ignition off-on cycle has been completed.
The non-resettable warning messages are:
- DRIVER DOOR AJAR
- PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
- REAR LEFT DOOR AJAR
- REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR
- PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED
The warning messages that recur 10 minutes after pressing the RESET button are:
- CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
- CHECK FUEL FILL INLET
- FUEL LEVEL LOW
The warning messages that reappear after an ignition off-on cycle has been completed are:
- Chassis
- PARK BRAKE ENGAGED
- BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW
- LOW TIRE PRESSURE
- POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULT
- SERVICE POWER STEERING
- SERVICE POWER STEERING NOW
- TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAULT
- TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT
- CHECK REAR PARK AID
- CHECK FRONT PARK AID
- SERVICE TIRE MOBILITY KIT
- Body
- WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW
- TRUNK AJAR
- CHECK ADAPTIVE HEADLAMPS
- REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT
- XXX MILES/KM TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW
- Powertrain
- OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- ENGINE OIL CHANGE REQUIRED
- CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
- AWD OFF
- CHECK AWD
Adaptive Cruise Control (If Equipped)
The message center displays messages and warning messages that indicate the status of the adaptive cruise control system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- CRUISE ON RADAR READY
- CRUISE NOT AVAILABLE
- CRUISE MALFUNCTION
- CRUISE OFF
- CRUISE CANCELLED
- SET XXX MPH (or km/h)/GAP ACC GAP
- CRUISE OVERRIDE
- DRIVER INTERVENE
Intelligent Access (IA) (If Equipped)
The message center displays warning messages that indicate the status of the IA (Intelligent Access) system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- NO KEY DETECTED
- PRESS BRAKE TO START
- SHIFT TO PARK
- RESTART NOW OR KEY IS NEEDED
- ACCESSORY POWER ACTIVE
- STARTING SYSTEM FAULT
- KEY PROGRAMMED, 3 KEYS TOTAL
- KEY PROGRAMMED, 4 KEYS TOTAL
- MAX # OF KEYS LEARNED
BLIS(R) (Blind Spot Information System) /CTA (Cross Traffic Alert) (if equipped)
- BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT
- CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT
- CROSS TRAFFIC NOT AVAILABLE
- BLIND SPOT NOT AVAILABLE
- SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL
- VEHICLE COMING FROM LEFT
- VEHICLE COMING FROM RIGHT
Forward Collision Warning (If Equipped)
The message center displays warning messages that indicate the status of the forward collision warning system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- COLLISION WARN MALFUNCTION
- COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE
- COLLISION WARN NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED SEE MANUAL
MyKey(TM) (If Equipped)
The message center displays warning messages that indicate the status of the MyKey(TM) system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY
- KEY COULD NOT PROGRAM
- VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX
- CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY
- VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED
- TOP SPEED MYKEY SETTING
- BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO
- ADVTRAC ON MYKEY SETTING
Active Park Assist (If Equipped)
The message center displays these non-resettable warning messages that indicate the status of the Active Park Assist system. The displayed messages are as follows:
- ACTIVE PARK FAULT
- ACTIVE PARK CANCELLED
- CANCELLED BY OVER SPEED
- CANCELLED BY DRIVER INPUT
- CANCELLED BY ADV TRAC EVENT
- CANCELLED BY ABS EVENT
- ACTIVE PARK REDUCE SPEED
- ACTIVE PARK SEARCHING
- SPACE FOUND PULL FORWARD
- SPACE FOUND STOP
- PULL FORWARD USE CAUTION
- BACK UP USE CAUTION
- BACK UP SLOWLY USE CAUTION
- ACTIVE PARK FINISHED
- TO RESUME PUSH AUTO P BUTTON
- REMOVE HANDS PUT IN REVERSE
- ACTIVE PARK NOT AVAILABLE
- ACTIVE PARK DEACTIVATED
- NOT AVAILABLE SENSOR BLOCKED
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.
Perimeter Alarm System
The message center displays the following perimeter alarm warning message when the alarm is armed and the vehicle is entered using a key from the driver's side door.
- TO STOP ALARM START VEHICLE
Advance Trac(R)
Displayed when the AdvanceTrac(R) system has detected a condition that requires service.
- SERVICE ADVANCETRAC
Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value Displays
The message center displays messages that indicate the status of the engine oil life, oil life reset procedure and the oil life start value setting procedure. 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 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) sensor training. The displayed messages are as follows:
- TRAIN LEFT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT FRONT TIRE
- TRAIN LEFT REAR TIRE
- TRAIN RIGHT REAR TIRE
- TRAINING COMPLETE
- TIRES NOT TRAINED-REPEAT