Message Center - Warnings And Messages
The message center 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 ABS module detects a low brake fluid condition, the ABS module 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.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
The message center provides messages explaining the need for driver intervention and system status. The adaptive cruise control messages are supplemental to the cruise control RTT indicator and the adaptive cruise control warning chime.
Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown
The message center provides multiple messages explaining the status of an impending engine idle shut down.
Auto Stop/Start
The message center provides additional instructions for driver intervention or warning messages when a fault in the auto stop/start system is detected.
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BLIS®)/Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
The message center provides messages indicating the reason for the BLIS/ CTA fault.
Brake System
The message center provides messages related to the brake system for detected brake system faults, parking brake status or faults or if the brake fluid level is low. The messages are supplemental to the brake warning indicator.
Brake Applied - Power Reduced
The message center provides a warning message to inform the driver that power is being reduced because the brake pedal is being pressed while the accelerator pedal is pressed.
Charging System
The message center provides a warning message indicating a fault is present in the charging system.
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.
Door, Hood And Liftgate Ajar
The IPC provides door, hood and liftgate ajar warnings to indicate the status of the doors, liftgate and hood. The BCM monitors each of the ajar inputs and sends the specific door ajar status message to the IPC to display the ajar warning indicator and corresponding warning message.
Electric Park Brake
The message center provides messages indicating the status of the electric park brake system or instructions if driver intervention is required.
EPAS
The IPC provides a message center message to indicate there is an EPAS system concern. When a fault exists in the EPAS, the PSCM sends a request to the IPC to display the message.
Engine Oil Life
The instrument cluster provides messages to inform the driver about the engine oil life status, engine oil life reset status and when an engine oil change is required. The duration of the interval between engine 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 possibly low engine oil level. The PCM calculates and provides the engine oil life percent message to the IPC. The engine oil change minder can be reset at any time by the driver.
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 80 km (50 mi).
To deactivate the factory mode, Refer to Factory Mode Deactivation . To deactivate transport mode, Refer to Transport Mode Deactivation .
Four Wheel Drive (Fault and Shifting Instructions)
The message center provides messages to check the 4x4 system, shifting instructions and to provide a system status when a fault condition exists.
Front Camera Malfunction
The message center provides a message to inform the driver if a front camera malfunction is detected.
Keypad Code
The message center displays the factory keypad code when the system resets the keypad.
Lane Centering Aid System
The lane centering assist system is part of adaptive cruise control. The system uses inputs from the IPMA and CCM to help keep the vehicle within the lane markings. The IPC provides message center warning messages to alert the driver to system status.
Lane Keeping System
The message center provides a warning message for the lane keeping alert and system fault messages for the lane keeping system.
Load Shed
The message center provides load shed messages to inform the driver to use less options to conserve battery voltage.
MyKey®
The IPC provides a number of MyKey® related warnings and status messages to indicate restrictions imposed on the MyKey® user. These include MyKey® active, park aid, speed limits, and buckle up warnings among others. MyKey® displays are controlled through the IPC software based on the MyKey® settings configured through the message center and the type of key in use (MyKey® or administrator key). The MyKey® function also uses other messages received by the IPC for other indications such as vehicle speed for speed limiter displays.
Off Road Mode
The message center provides off road informational messages to indicate the status of the off road mode system.
Parking Aid System
The IPC provides messages to indicate the status of the parking aid system.
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 program is successful, key battery is low, key programming failed or maximum number of keys have been programmed. The IPC uses the immobilizer message display messaged input from the BCM to display the applicable message center message.
Perimeter Alarm
The message center provides the perimeter alarm warning message to indicate the perimeter alarm has been activated and to start the vehicle to stop the alarm.
Power Child Lock-Switch Inhibit
The IPC provides a power child lock warning to inform the driver the child lock feature did not function properly. The power child lock feature is activated through the rear window lockout switch on the driver side master window control switch.
The IPC provides a switch inhibit warning to notify the driver that some switches have been purposely inhibited and are inoperative. For security purposes, interior switches are inhibited by the BCM 20 seconds after the vehicle is electronically locked and prevents someone from using a stick (or other object) through an open window and activating the switch.
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.
Pre-Collision Assist
The message center provides warning messages to indicate the status of the pre-collision assist system.
Rear Seatbelt Monitor
The message center provides a message to indicate the status of the second row seatbelts and if they are buckled.
Remote Start
The message center provides remote start messages to inform the driver the vehicle is in the remote start active state and how to change the state to a driveable state. The remote start message display is active as soon as the vehicle is remote started (the engine is running, but the ignition is off). Once the driver places the ignition in the RUN state, the IPC carries out its startup sequence.
Service AdvanceTrac
The message center provides a message to indicate a ESC system fault.
Side Wind Stabilization
The message center provides a message to inform the driver the stability-traction control indication is due to a side wind stabilization event. The side wind compensation feature uses the ABS to compensate for strong side winds that can push the vehicle out of its intended lane, similar to the trailer sway feature.
Stability-Traction Control On/Off
The message center provides a stability-traction control system message to indicate the the status of the stability-traction control system or if the system has a fault and requires service.
Starting System
The message center provides starting system messages to inform the driver of the starting system status and when driver intervention is required in order to start the engine.
TPMS (Fault and Tire Training Status)
The IPC provides message center displays to indicate the TPMS sensor training status or a malfunction in the TPMS.
Trailer Status
The message center provides a message to inform the driver to slow the vehicle to reduce trailer sway and bring the trailer under control. The message center also provides messages to indicate the status of the trailer lamps if a fault is detected in the lamps or the trailer wiring.
Transmission Not In Park
The message center provides a transmission not in park message to inform the driver the vehicle is currently not in P.