Gauges System Description - Control/Function (With SH-AWD)

Speedometer and Tachometer 

The PCM provides a vehicle speed signal to the gauge control module using F-CAN. Based on this input, the gauge control module displays the current vehicle speed in the speedometer. The PCM provides an engine speed signal to the gauge control module using F-CAN. Based on this input, the gauge control module displays the current engine speed in the tachometer.

Fuel Gauge and Fuel Indicator 

The gauge control module displays the fuel gauge based on input values from the fuel gauge sending unit and the secondary fuel gauge sending unit. The low fuel indicator turns on in the event that indication of the fuel gauge becomes lower than the minimum tank fill threshold.

Multi-Information Display (MID) 

The multi-information display (MID) provides the ODO/trip meter, outside air temperature, average fuel efficiency, available cruising range, instant fuel economy, elapsed time, oil life, torque flow, seat belt reminder, average speed, and the status of keyless access system. In addition, the diagnostic system displays the communication errors and the DTCs.

ODO Meter and Trip Meter 

The PCM provides a vehicle speed signal to the gauge control module using F-CAN. Based on this input, the gauge control module tracks mileage for the odometer and trip meters. The mileage values are displayed in the multi-information display (MID).

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 

The PCM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to the gauge control module using F-CAN. When the engine coolant temperature is high, the gauge control module displays the ATTENTION or CAUTION warning in the multi-information display (MID).

Outside Air Temperature 

The gauge control module uses measurements from the outside air temperature sensor or by the outside air temperature sensor signal from climate control unit via B-CAN. The outside air temperature indicator's displayed temperature can be recalibrated ±5 °F (±3 °C) to meet the client's expectations.

Average Fuel Economy Records, Average Fuel Economy/Instant Fuel Economy, Range, Elapsed Time Display, Average Speed Display 

The gauge control module receives signals such as fuel consumption, driving distance, vehicle speed, and engine speed from the PCM via F-CAN. It calculates average fuel economy records, average/instant fuel economy, range, elapsed time, average speed to display the results.

Select Position 

The TCM sends the transmission shift position/mode to the gauge control module, using F-CAN. The multi-information display (MID) indicates the shift position/mode based on this data.

Gauge Control Module Receives Information 

The gauge control module receives information from each control unit via F-CAN and B-CAN to light or flash the indicators. The electric parking brake control unit (indicator signal), the washer fluid level switch, the automatic brake hold switch, the VSA OFF switch, the CMBS OFF switch, the idle stop system OFF switch, and the brake fluid level switch connect directly to the gauge control module. The MICU creates turn signal inputs that connect directly to the turn signal indicators in the gauge control module. The steering commander switch assembly signal is transmitted to the gauge control module via LIN.

Keyless Access System Information 

The gauge control module receives information from the keyless access/TPMS control unit via B-CAN to display status of the keyless access system.

Buzzer 

The gauge control module includes a buzzer to provide the driver with audible warnings.

Illumination Control 

With the exterior lights turned off, the system is in the lights OFF state. Brightness can be adjusted using the dashlights brightness controller.