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Warning Messages

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The system warning messages alert the operator to possible concerns or malfunctions in the vehicle operating systems. Warning messages are generally associated with other observable outputs of the IPC (gauges, informational indicators and RTT indicators). For example, when the BCM detects a low brake fluid condition, the BCM sends the IPC a request through the GWM to illuminate the brake warning indicator and a request to display the LOW BRAKE FLUID message in the message center. This allows the message center to be a more informative supplement to the IPC gauges and indicators.

AWD 

The message center provides message center messages to inform the driver of the status of the AWD system. The IPC receives the AWD status display message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the AWD status display message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Auto Stop-Start 

The message center provides messages explaining the need for driver intervention and system status. The IPC receives the stop/start message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the stop/start message request from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

BLIS/ CTA 

The message center provides messages indicating the reason for the BLIS/ CTA fault. The IPC receives the cross traffic alert left status, cross traffic left sensor status, cross traffic alert right status, cross traffic right sensor status, side obstacle detect status-left and side obstacle detect status-right messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the cross traffic alert left status, cross traffic left sensor status, cross traffic alert right status, cross traffic right sensor status, side obstacle detect status-left and side obstacle detect status-right messages from the SODL and SODR, respectively, over the MS-CAN.

Brake Applied - Power Reduced 

The message center provides a brake applied warning message to inform the driver that the brake pedal and accelerator pedals are both applied. The IPC receives the brake pedal applied message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the brake pedal applied message request from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Brake System 

The IPC provides brake system messages for the following concerns and status:

When the parking brake is applied, the BCM sends the parking brake chime request to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM sends the message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3 to illuminate the brake warning indicator and turn on the parking brake applied message in the message center.

When a low brake fluid level condition exists, the BCM sends the brake warning indicator request to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM sends the message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3 to illuminate the brake warning indicator and turn on the brake fluid level low message in the message center.

When an ABS concern exists, the ABS module sends the brake (red) warning indicator request message to the GWM over the HS-CAN2. The GWM sends the brake (red) warning indicator request message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3 to illuminate the ABS warning indictor and to turn on the check brake system message center warning display.

Charging System 

The message center provides a warning message indicating the status of the charging system. When a fault is present in the charging system, the BCM sends the battery low state of charge message to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The IPC receives the battery low state of charge message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet 

The message center provides a check fuel fill inlet message to warn the driver there is a problem with the fuel fill inlet pipe resulting in a significant evaporative emission leak following vehicle refueling. The IPC receives the check fuel fill inlet message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the check fuel fill inlet message request from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Cold Start Fluid Level (Brazil Only) 

The message center provides a cold start fluid level low warning message to inform the driver that the cold start fluid is low. The IPC receives the cold start fluid level message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the cold start fluid level message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Door, Hood or Luggage Compartment Lid Ajar 

The message center provides door, hood and liftgate ajar warnings to indicate the status of the doors, hood and liftgate. The IPC receives the driver door ajar, passenger door ajar, left rear door ajar, the right rear door ajar status, hood ajar status and liftgate ajar status messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the driver door ajar, passenger door ajar, left rear door ajar, the right rear door ajar status, hood ajar status and liftgate ajar status messages from the BCM over the HS-CAN1. The BCM monitors each of the ajar inputs and sends the specific ajar status message to the IPC to display the appropriate ajar warning indicator and corresponding warning message.

EPAS 

The message center provides a message to indicate there is an EPAS system concern. When a fault exists in the EPAS, the PSCM sends the EPAS failure message to the GWM over the HS-CAN2.

The IPC receives the EPAS failure message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

Engine Over-Temperature 

The message center provides the engine coolant over-temperature warning message to supplement the engine over-temperature RTT and alert the driver the engine is over temperature. The IPC receives the engine overheat indication request and the engine coolant temperature data from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the engine overheat indication request and the engine over-temperature message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Factory-Transport Mode 

During vehicle build, some modules, such as the IPC and the BCM, are set in factory mode. While in the factory mode the IPC displays FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center. If the vehicle is set in factory mode, the system does not automatically exit the mode and must be manually set to either the transport or normal operation mode.

When the vehicle build is complete, the vehicle is set to transport mode. While in transport mode, the IPC displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center. Transport mode is used to reduce the drain on the battery during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. Various systems may be altered or are disabled when in the transport mode. The vehicle automatically reverts to normal operation mode after being driven 201 km (125 mi).

The IPC receives the transport mode message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the transport mode message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Gas Particular Filter (China Only) 

The message center provides warning messages to inform the driver about the gas particulate filter status. The PCM provides the gas particulate filter status message to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM provides the gas particulate filter status message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3.

Hill Start Assist 

The message center provides a message indicating the hill start assist feature is not available due to a fault in the ABS. When a fault is detected and the hill start assist is disabled, the ABS module sends the hill start assist status message to the GWM over the HS-CAN2. The GWM sends the hill start assist status message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3.

Load Shed 

The message center provides load shed messages to inform the driver to use less options to conserve battery voltage. The IPC receives the battery low state of charge message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the battery low state of charge message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Low Oil Pressure 

The message center uses the low engine oil pressure warning message as a supplement to the low oil pressure RTT indicator to inform the driver when low engine oil pressure exists. The engine oil pressure switch is hardwired to the PCM. The PCM provides the oil pressure warning indicator status and the engine rpm data to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM provides the oil pressure warning indicator status and engine rpm data to the IPC over the HS-CAN3. The IPC requires engine rpm above 400 rpm before the message center displays the low oil pressure warning message.

Low Oil Level (30K Diesel Oil Life) 

The message center provides a low engine oil level warning message to indicate the low oil level is low on the diesel engine with the 30k oil life. The PCM provides the engine oil level low status message to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM provides the engine oil level low status message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3.

Low Washer Fluid Level (Russia Only) 

The low washer fluid level switch is hardwired to the IPC through a single signal circuit and is grounded through a separate ground circuit. When the IPC detects the washer fluid input pulled low, the message center displays the low washer fluid level warning message.

Oil Life (Except North America) 

The message center provides the service required message to inform the driver when an oil change is required. The IPC controls the oil change message feature based on date and time stored in the IPC.

Oil Life (North America Only) 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver about the oil life status and when an oil change is required. The duration of the interval between oil changes is calculated in the PCM and varies due to driving conditions. The PCM assumes a base mileage of 16, 090 km (10, 000 mi) or 1 year for normal driving. However, this number is adjusted down for conditions such as high engine temperature, high engine rpm, use of flex fuel and low oil level on some vehicles. The PCM calculates and provides the engine oil life percent message to the IPC. The oil change minder can be reset at any time by the driver.

The PCM receives the engine oil life data reset request from the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM receives the engine oil life data reset request from the IPC over the HS-CAN3.

The IPC receives the engine oil life message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the engine oil life message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Parking Aid System 

The message center provides messages to indicate the status of the parking aid system. The IPC receives the parking aid fault status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the parking aid fault status message from the PAM over the HS-CAN1.

PATS And Passive Key And Immobilizer System 

The message center provides the starting system fault message to indicate there is a concern with the PATS. The message center provides passive key and immobilizer system messages to indicate the key is left in the vehicle, no key is detected, accessory power is active or to press the brake to start the vehicle. The IPC uses the immobilizer message display messaged input from the BCM to display the applicable message center message.

The IPC receives the immobilizer message display request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the immobilizer message display request from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Perimeter Alarm 

The message center provides the perimeter alarm message to indicate the perimeter alarm has been activated and to start the vehicle to stop the alarm. The IPC receives the perimeter alarm chime request message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the perimeter alarm chime request message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Powertrain Cooling 

The message center provides a warning message to inform the driver that vehicle performance is reduced to allow the engine to cool. This feature is part of the smart cooling function in the PCM and provides powertrain cooling protection under high ambient temperature conditions.

The IPC receives the powertrain cooling message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the powertrain cooling message request from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

PRNDL Not In Park (Shift To Park) 

The message center provides a shift to park message to inform the driver the vehicle is not in PARK (P). The IPC uses the following messages to control the shift to park message.

The IPC receives all required messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the transmission gear display and vehicle speed messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the driver door ajar status, transport mode and ignition status messages from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

The IPC also uses a park position detect switch (part of the selector lever) input to signal the IPC the shift lever is fully seated in the PARK (P) position. The park detect input controls the display of the "P". The IPC compares the park position detect switch input with the transmission gear display message sent from the PCM.

Stability-Traction Control 

The message center provides a stability-traction control system message to indicate the stability-traction control system has a fault and requires service. When a fault condition exists in the stability-traction control system, the ABS module sets a DTC and sends the stability-traction control chime request to the GWM over the HS-CAN2. The GWM sends the stability-traction control chime request to the IPC over the HS-CAN3.

Starting System (Stop-Start) (If Equipped) 

The message center provides starting system instructional and status messages to inform the driver of further actions required to start the engine or to explain the reason for the inability to start the engine. The IPC receives the starting system fault message request and the stop/start message request messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the starting system fault message request and the stop/start message request messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

TPMS 

The message center provides messages to indicate the TPMS sensor training status or a malfunction in the TPMS. The IPC receives the tire pressure system status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the tire pressure system status message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

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