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Message Center Displays

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Compass 

On the base and mid-level IPC, the compass is displayed as a 1 or 2 character display in the message center that indicates the current direction of the vehicle (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, or NW). On the high-level IPC, the compass can be displayed as a virtual compass along with the 1 or 2 character display. The IPC receives the compass direction message from the APIM over the HS-CAN3.

Digital Speedometer 

NOTE: The digital speed displayed can differ slightly from the analog speedometer due to stepper motor-pointer movement and indication tolerances.

The IPC provides a redundant digital speedometer display in the message center. The digital speedometer display operates using the same vehicle speed inputs used to control the analog speedometer. See Speedometer. Refer to: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Overview 

DTE/Average Fuel Economy (AFE) 

The DTE is calculated in the IPC using the Running Average Fuel Economy (RAFE), which is the fuel economy over the last 480 km (300 miles), and the fuel level input from the fuel sender(s) to determine how many miles the vehicle can be driven based on the remaining fuel in the tank. The DTE can vary in the short term by up to 50 miles, but is usually within 10 miles. Even if the fuel economy is relatively constant, the DTE can be off over a 50 mile range by -24% to +38%. The DTE display and the fuel gauge both use the fuel level input from the fuel tank to provide their respective functions. If the fuel gauge doesn't function correctly, both the fuel gauge and the DTE display are affected.

The IPC defaults to around 18 mpg when the battery is initially connected and changes based on driving habits and conditions. Generally, the driver should be getting somewhere between 13-21 mpg.

NOTE: The actual DTE can be higher or lower than the DTE displayed in the message center due to changes in driving conditions. It is important to understand how the DTE is calculated and the factors that impact the DTE display when determining how to address any DTE concerns.

Since the DTE is calculated and averaged over a longer period of time (480 km [300 miles]), varying driving conditions can have a significant impact on the current or short term DTE as opposed to the displayed DTE. This difference often leads to customer complaints of incorrect or invalid DTE. The following list provides some (not all) of the driving conditions that may lead to an incorrect or fluctuating DTE concern:

To better illustrate the affects of how driving conditions can affect DTE, refer to the following 2 examples. The first example below illustrates how the following observations are normal and expected since the low fuel reminder is triggered from a fuel volume and not from a fixed distance to empty.

The second example (below) illustrates what occurs when idling on an incline. In this example, the customer should be made aware of how the condition will correct after a few minutes of idling on a level surface.

Engine Hour And Engine Idle Hour 

The IPC provides engine hour and engine idle hour displays in the message center. The IPC receives the engine rpm data message for both displays from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the engine speed message for both displays from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The engine idle hour displays also uses vehicle speed to identify whether the engine is simply idling or if the vehicle is being driven. The IPC receives the vehicle speed message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the vehicle speed message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Factory-Transport Mode Display 

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).

The IPC receives the factory mode and transport mode messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the factory mode and transport mode messages from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Lane Keeping System 

The lane keeping system combines the lane keeping alert and lane keeping aid systems. The lane keeping alert system alerts the driver of unintentional drifting outside of the lane and the lane keeping aid system corrects the vehicle steering to keep the vehicle in the center of the lane. The IPC provides a lane keeping display as an overhead view of the vehicle in the middle of a lane with right and left lane markers to indicate the vehicle position with relation to the lane markings as well as overlay or popup messages to alert the driver when they are drifting out of their lane. The lane markers change color to indicate the condition associated with a specific condition and action or warning as controlled by the lane keeping system. The IPC also provides a lane keeping system message center off indicator to inform the driver that the lane keeping system is turned off. When the lane keeping system is turned off, the IPC turns on the lane keeping system RTT and turns off the lane keeping system display.

The IPC receives both the lane keeping system status display message and the lane keeping indicator request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the lane keeping system status display message and the lane keeping indicator request from the IPMA over the HS-CAN2.

Off Road Display, Power Distribution and Raptor Status 

The first off road display shows the vehicle pitch, vehicle roll and the front wheel turning angle.

The second off road display shows the power distribution. The power distribution display indicates the level of power applied to each wheel. As power is applied to the wheels, the area directly in front of each displayed wheel begins to fill in. The lowest power displayed is the closest to the wheel. As the amount of power sent to the wheels increases, the area fills in either forward (front wheels) or rearward (rear wheels) of the wheels. The IPC uses the following inputs to display and control the power distribution display:

Network Message Function
Gear position Used to determine the vehicle is in gear to initiate the power distribution display.
Vehicle speed Used to indicate the vehicle is in motion and to activate the display.
Vehicle roll angle display Used to display the vehicle roll.
Vehicle pitch angle display Used to display the vehicle pitch.
Wheel torque Used to identify the amount of torque applied to each wheel.

The third off road display is a sub-screen that provides an additional Raptor status screen. When selected, the Raptor status screen displays the following:

The IPC uses the following messages to display the Raptor status:

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

For the off road and power distribution displays, the GWM receives the gear lever position, vehicle speed and wheel torque messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

For the off road and power distribution displays, the GWM receives the vehicle roll angle display and vehicle pitch angle display messages from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

For the Raptor status screen, the GWM receives the hill descent message request, stability-traction control mode, stability-traction control disabled indicator request and steering wheel angle messages from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

Select Drive Mode 

The IPC provides the driver interface with the Select Drive Mode system. The IPC controls the pop-up screens to select the desired drive mode. When the driver presses the drive mode button on the shift lever, the message center provides a pop-up window showing the available drive modes and the currently selected drive mode. Pressing the drive mode button on the gear shift lever changes the drive modes. The drive modes are as follows:

The IPC receives the select drive mode inputs from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the select drive mode inputs from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

Terrain Management System (Raptor) 

The IPC provides the driver interface with the terrain management system. The IPC uses a popup window to control the system with the terrain status displayed in the off road Raptor screens. When the driver presses the terrain management up/down switch (part of the RH steering wheel switch), the message center provides a popup window showing the available terrain management mode and the currently selected mode. Pressing either up or down of the switch changes the terrain mode. The terrain modes are as follows:

The IPC uses the following messaged inputs to control the terrain management system display:

For additional information about the terrain management, Refer to: Four-Wheel Drive Systems - System Operation And Component Description .

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

The GWM receives the drive mode switch status from the SCCM over the HS-CAN2.

The GWM receives the steering effort status message from the PSCM over the HS-CAN2.

The GWM receives the powertrain drive mode message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the brake drive mode message from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

The GWM receives the 4WD status and 4WD mode messages from the TCCM over the HS-CAN2.

TPMS 

The IPC provides a message center display showing each tire on a vehicle image to indicate specific tire pressures.

The IPC receives the tire pressure status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the tire pressure status message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Trailer Information 

The trailer information function, located in the towing tab, allows the driver to save up to ten trailers, name the trailers and track or reset their mileage. When a trailer is connected to the vehicle, the trailer information screens display the information for the most recently connected trailer. The user can change the active trailer to another named trailer or create and name a new trailer. If the user chooses not to name a trailer, a default trailer is provided. This feature also provides step-by-step instruction for connecting standard trailers.

An additional feature is a display that indicates the current status of the trailer lighting. The trailer lighting display provides trailer running, stop and turn lights. The display shows an image of a trailer from the rear with individual lamps in typical locations. The lights are either filled or highlighted depending on the lamps status along with a text status for the lighting system.

The IPC uses the following inputs to display the trailer information.

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

The GWM receives the odometer count, transport mode and vehicle speed messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

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

Trailer Backup Assist 

As part of defining a trailer, the driver can enter measurements for any conventional trailer. When enabled, the IPC displays appropriate instructions and warnings for the trailer backup assist system through popup displays. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) to enter the trailer backup assist setup screens, but is not required to stay in those screens. For additional information about the trailer backup assist, Refer to: Parking Aid - System Operation and Component Description .

The IPC receives the trailer backup assist text message request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the trailer backup assist text message request from the PSCM over the HS-CAN2.

MyKey® Function Message Displays 

The IPC provides message center displays for the MyKey® feature. 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.

Odometer 

The IPC receives the odometer count message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the odometer count from the PCM over the HS-CAN1. The IPC monitors the odometer count input from the GWM and commands the odometer with a digital display in the message center.

Engine Oil Life Message Center Display 

The IPC provides message center messages to inform the driver about the engine oil life 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 IPC further converts the remaining engine oil life using the driver's configured engine oil life start value and displays the engine oil life percentage, indicating the remaining engine oil life. The engine oil change minder can be reset at any time by the driver.

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

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

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

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

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