Principles of Operation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The message center electronic functions use hardwired inputs, the standard corporate protocol (SCP) network, and the controller area network (CAN) to transmit and receive information. It is very important to understand:
- where the input (command) originates.
- all the information (messages) necessary in order for a feature to operate.
- which module(s) receive(s) the input or command message.
- if the module which received the input (message) controls the output of the feature, or if it outputs a message over the CAN circuit to another module.
- which module controls the output of the feature.
The message center provides the following features:
- information displays
- setup displays
- system warnings
The message center information can be selected through the message center buttons.