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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 format display, integrated into the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The message center functions are controlled by the message center switch. 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 switch is located in the center of the IPC  .

The message center provides the following features:

The message center information can be selected through a set of 3 buttons:

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).

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 12,070 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months. 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 12,070 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 6,035 km (3,750 miles) or 6 months. 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 6,035 km (3,750 miles). For configuration of the oil life and oil life start value, refer to MESSAGE CENTER CONFIGURATION .

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:

Setup Displays 

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

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 concern or fault in the system and displays a warning message for approximately 2 seconds if the system check detects a concern or fault in the system. From the SETUP menu, press the RESET button to scroll through the system check messages.

The systems monitored during the system check are:

System Warning Messages 

The system warning messages alert the operator to possible problems 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 to acknowledge and clear the warning message. The warning messages are divided into 3 basic categories:

The warning messages that cannot be reset are:

The warning messages that reoccur 10 minutes after pressing the RESET button are:

The warning messages that display whenever the ignition switch is turned from the OFF position to the ON position (when the condition exists) are:

Service Procedure Displays 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Tire Training 

The message center displays messages that indicate a system state during tire training procedure. The displayed messages are as follows:

Key Programming 

The message center displays a message to indicate a concern programming the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT).

Tires 

The message center displays a message to indicate the tire sealing compound in the temporary mobility kit has passed the expiration date and needs to be replaced. The tire sealing compound is stamped with an expiration date, and expires in 4 years.

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 door.

Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value Displays 

The message center displays messages that indicate the status of the engine oil life, the oil life reset procedure and the oil life start value setting procedure. The displayed messages are as follows:

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