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Warning Messages

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Automatic Engine Idle Shutdown 

The message center provides multiple messages explaining the status of an impending engine idle shut down. The IPC receives the engine idle shut down status message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the engine idle shut down status message request from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

4WD 

The message center provides messages to check the 4x4 system, shifting instructions and to provide a system status when a fault condition exists.

For the 4WD fault message display, the IPC receives the 4WD service required message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the 4WD service required message from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

For the shifting instructions and system status messages, the IPC receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

Adaptive Cruise Control 

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 and the adaptive cruise control warning chime. The IPC receives the adaptive cruise control message center request message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the adaptive cruise control message center request message from the CCM over the HS-CAN2.

BLIS/ CTA 

The message center provides messages indicating the BLIS/ CTA status or fault.

The IPC receives all network messages required to operate the BLIS message display from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the cross traffic alert left status, side obstacle detect status-left and the BLIS trailer tow left status messages from the SODL over the MS-CAN.

The GWM receives the cross traffic alert right status, side obstacle status-right and the BLIS trailer tow right status messages from the SODR over the MS-CAN.

Brake System 

The message center provides brake system warning messages for the following concerns and status:

The IPC receives all network messages required to operate the brake warning indicator from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

When a base brake system fault exists, the ABS module sends the brake (red) warning indicator request to the GWM over the HS-CAN2 to display the check brake system message center warning.

When the parking brake is applied, the BCM sends the brake chime request to the GWM over the HS-CAN1 to display the parking brake engaged message center warning.

When a low brake fluid level condition exists, the BCM sends the brake fluid level low message request to the GWM over the HS-CAN1 to display the brake fluid level low message center warning.

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.

Change 4WD Lube 

The message center provides the change 4WD lube to inform the driver to change the transfer case lube. The IPC receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

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.

Diesel Engine and DPF Messages 

The message center provides message center warnings to inform the driver of the DPF status and to explain engine/performance concerns.

Door Ajar Or Hood Ajar 

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

ELD 

The message center provides informational and fault messages to inform the driver of the ELD status. The IPC receives the rear locking differential service required message and the rear differential lock message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the rear locking differential service required message and the rear differential lock message request from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

Engine Over-Temperature 

The message center provides the engine coolant over-temperature 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 factory mode message and the transport mode messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the factory mode message and the transport mode message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Forward Collision 

The message center provides the forward collision warning messages to inform the driver of the forward collision status. The IPC receives the forward collision warning message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the forward collision warning message request from the CCM over the HS-CAN2.

Front Camera 

The message center provides multiple messages to inform the driver of the status of the front camera. The IPC receives the camera status display message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the camera status display message from the IPMA over the HS-CAN2.

Hill Descent Control 

The message center provides informational and fault hill descent control messages to inform the driver of the hill descent control system status. The IPC receives the hill descent message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the hill descent message request from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

Hill Start Assist 

The message center provides a hill start assist fault message to inform the driver of a hill start assist fault. The IPC receives the hill start assist status message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the hill start assist status message request from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

Ignition-Engine On 

The message center provides the engine on warning message to inform the driver they are exiting the vehicle when the engine is running. The IPC uses multiple inputs to determine the vehicle is stopped and the driver is preparing to exit the vehicle. The messages required to control the engine on warning message are as follows:

The IPC receives the driver door ajar status from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the driver door ajar status from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

The IPC receives the power pack status and the vehicle speed messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the power pack status, transmission gear display mode and the vehicle speed messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The IPC receives the transmission gear display mode message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the transmission gear display mode message from the PCM (gas engine) or TCM (diesel engine) over the HS-CAN1.

Keypad Factory Code 

The message center can display the original keypad factory code when requested. The IPC receives the keypad factory code data from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the keypad factory code data from the BCM over the HS-CAN1. For information on how to retrieve the factory code, Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description .

Lane Keeping System 

The message center provides a warning message for the lane keeping alert and system fault messages for the over all lane keeping system. The IPC receives the lane keeping system message request, the lane keeping system status display and the camera status messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the lane keeping system message request, the lane keeping system status display and the camera status display message from the IPMA over the HS-CAN2.

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 power shed level request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the power shed level request from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Memory Seat Status 

The message center provides memory seat status messages to provide the driver confirmation that memory position storing was successful and that recalling a memory position cannot be recalled while driving the vehicle. The IPC receives the memory command message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the memory command message from the DSM over the MS-CAN.

Neutral Tow 

The message center provides towing system messages to indicate the status of the neutral tow feature when the neutral tow system is enabled and the vehicle is capable of free-rolling. The IPC receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

Off Road Mode 

The message center provides off road informational messages to indicate the status of the off road system status. The IPC receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the 4x4 high/low status message from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

Parking Aid System 

The IPC 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 in the luggage compartment, the key is left in the vehicle, no key is detected, accessory power is active, to press the brake to start the vehicle or to place the key in the backup slot. 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 and the power pack status messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

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

The GWM receives the power pack status message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Perimeter Alarm And Reduced Guard (Intrusion/Motion) 

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.

The message center also provides a menu to set up the reduced guard (intrusion/motion) feature of the alarm system. The IPC receives the reduced guard status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the reduced guard status message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Power Child Lock-Switch Inhibit And Low Key Fob 

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.

The IPC provides a low key fob battery warning to alert the driver the key fob battery needs to be replaced. The low key fob battery warning is not displayed in RUN or START modes if the power child lock warning is active to prevent the BCM from cycling between the two warnings, causing the chime associated with the power child lock warning from repeatedly sounding every 4 seconds.

The IPC receives the lock system message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the lock system message request from the BCM 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) under 2 sets of conditions. First, the IPC displays the shift to park message if the selector lever is not in PARK (P), the ignition is OFF and the driver door is open or ajar. Second, the message center displays the shift to park message if the selector lever is not in PARK (P), the ignition is ON or in ACC, the driver door is open or ajar and the brake pedal is not applied with vehicle speed less than 5 km/h (3 mph). The IPC uses multiple 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 vehicle speed message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the transmission gear display mode message from the PCM (gas engine) or TCM (diesel engine) over the HS-CAN1.

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

The IPC also uses the park position detect input to determine whether the vehicle is in PARK (P) along with the transmission gear display mode message.

See Park Position Detect Switch component description. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description .

Remote Start 

The IPC 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 drivable state. The remote start message display is active as soon as the vehicle is remote started (that is, the engine is running, but the ignition status is off).

The IPC receives the remote start status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the remote start status message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Spinout Detection System 

The spinout detection feature activates the hazard indicator to alert other vehicles approaching the vehicle following a spinout, potentially reducing the risk of collision, especially in low visibility weather conditions. A spinout is defined as a slip angle greater than 40 degrees followed by 5 seconds of vehicle at rest.

When a spinout is detected, the system activates the hazard indicator and the IPC displays a message to inform the driver that the hazards have been turned on. The IPC receives the vehicle dynamics SOS message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the vehicle dynamics SOS message from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

Stability - Traction Control 

The message center provides stability-traction control system messages to indicate the stability-traction control system status or if the stability-traction control system has a fault and requires service.

When the stability-traction control system has been selected off or on, the ABS module sends the stability-traction control on/off message request to the GWM over the HS-CAN2. The GWM sends the stability-traction control on/off message request to the IPC over the HS-CAN3.

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 

The message center provides a starting system message 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 message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the starting system message request from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Steering Wheel Lock (If Equipped) 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver to turn the steering wheel to enable the release of the steering wheel lock or of a system fault condition. The IPC receives the steering wheel lock message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the steering wheel lock message request from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

TPMS 

The IPC provides message center displays 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.

Trailer 

The message center provides messages describing the status of the trailer electrical system. The IPC uses the following inputs to display the trailer message center messages.

The IPC receives all messaged inputs from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the trailer brake control status message from the TBM over the HS-CAN2.

The GWM receives the trailer sway event in progress message from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

The GWM receives the trailer lamp connected, trailer lamp out, trailer turn indicator status and trailer battery charge messages from the TRM over the MS-CAN.

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