Section 465 (Instrument Cluster (Service Information)): Operation: Operation: Notes

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The instrument cluster for this vehicle includes the hardware and software necessary to serve as the electronic body control module and is known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN). The following information deals primarily with the instrument cluster functions of this unit. Additional details of the electronic body control functions of this unit may be found within the service information for the system or component that the CCN controls. For example: Additional details of the audible warning functions of the CCN are found within the Chime/Buzzer service information.

The CCN is designed to allow the vehicle operator to monitor the conditions of many of the vehicle components and operating systems. The gauges and indicators in the CCN provide valuable information about the various standard and optional powertrains, fuel and emissions systems, cooling systems, lighting systems, safety systems and many other convenience items. The CCN is installed in the instrument panel so that all of these monitors can be easily viewed by the vehicle operator when driving, while still allowing relative ease of access for service.

The microprocessor-based CCN hardware and software uses various inputs to control the gauges and indicators visible on the face of the cluster. Some of these inputs are hard wired, but most are in the form of electronic messages that are transmitted by other electronic modules over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus and the Local Interconnect Network (LIN) data bus. The CCN is the master of the LIN bus and there are four modules that talk to the CCN: The Heated Seat Module (HSM), Remote Compass Module (RCM), Steering Control Module (SCM), and the Accessory Switch Bank Module (ASBM). Refer to COMMUNICATION, OPERATION .

The CCN microprocessor smooths the input data using algorithms to provide gauge readings that are accurate, stable and responsive to operating conditions. These algorithms are designed to provide gauge readings during normal operation that are consistent with customer expectations. However, when abnormal conditions exist such as high coolant temperature, the algorithm can drive the gauge pointer to an extreme position and the microprocessor can sound a chime through the on-board audible tone transducer to provide distinct visual and audible indications of a problem to the vehicle operator. The CCN may also produce audible warnings for other electronic modules in the vehicle based upon electronic tone request messages received over the CAN/LIN data bus. Each audible warning is intended to provide the vehicle operator with an audible alert to supplement a visual indication.

The CCN circuitry operates on battery current received through a fused B(+) fuse on a non-switched fused B(+) circuit, and on battery current received through a fused ignition switch output (run-start) fuse on a fused ignition switch output (run-start) circuit. This arrangement allows the/CCN to provide some features regardless of the ignition switch position, while other features will operate only with the ignition switch in the On or Start positions. The CCN circuitry is grounded through a ground circuit of the instrument panel wire harness.

The CCN also has a self-diagnostic test capability which will test each of the CAN bus message-controlled functions of the cluster by lighting the appropriate indicators, positioning the gauge needles at several predetermined calibration points across the gauge faces, and illuminating all segments of the odometer/trip odometer/gear selector indicator Vacuum-Fluorescent Display (VFD) unit and Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC). The EVIC will display the hardware/software version, and the CAN and LIN Vehicle Maintenance Monitor (VMM) used in the CCN. Refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .

The CCN collects data and provides control signals for the following electrical equipment via the CAN data bus:

Gauges
Interior lighting controls
Variable-intensity cluster lighting and illumination of instrument panel mounted equipment
Vehicle Theft Alarm and Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
Power door lock system controls (automatic locking, and Remote Keyless Entry locking and unlocking)
Headlamp switch actuation signal
Steering wheel radio actuation signals
Accessory power delay relay control
Wiper control
Turn signal flasher audible click
Heated seat actuation signal (if equipped)
UConnect® Hands-Free, Voice-Actuated Communication system actuation signal (if equipped)
Display of the outputs for the HomeLink® universal home security system and compass (if equipped)
Illuminated entry system
Key-in-ignition warning chime
Seat belt warning chime and lamp (Including BeltAlert®)
Door ajar warning indicator
Liftgate/trunk ajar warning indicator
LIN master module

The CCN also provides the following enhancements to the above features:

Time-out for interior lamps left on inadvertently
Driver programmability of vehicle speed-sensitive automatic locking
Driver programmability of the power locks to unlock only the driver's door or all doors with the first actuation of the RKE unlock button
Ability to program vehicle response to lock and unlock commands from the RKE transmitter
The improved BeltAlert® seatbelt warning indication
Filtering of input signals to the fuel gauge, temperature gauge, and speedometer to avoid sudden, unexpected pointer movements
Headlamp control for turning the headlamps on if the windshield wipers are operated in daylight as required by law in some states