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.

AWD 

The message center provides AWD message center messages to provide shifting instructions and inform the driver of the status of the AWD system.

Active Park Assist 

The message center provides a warning message when a fault is detected in the active park assist system.

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.

Adaptive Headlamps 

The message center provides the adaptive headlamp fault message to inform the driver of a fault with the adaptive headlamps.

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 RTT 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 (12-Volt) 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver of concerns with the battery or charging system.

Charge Port Door Ajar 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver the charge port door is open. The warning will not display if the charge port door is intentionally opened in order to charge the high voltage battery.

Clear Exit Assist 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver of concerns with the clear exit assist system. The clear exit assist system uses radar and sensor inputs to the IPMA that detect moving objects coming near the vehicle that can make it unsafe to open a vehicle door.

Door, Hood or 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.

Engine Oil Life, Engine Oil Change Minder 

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.

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.

Engine Over-Temperature 

The message center provides the engine coolant over-temperature warning message to supplement the engine over-temperature RTT indicator and alert the driver the engine is over temperature.

Factory Keypad Code 

The message center can display the original factory keycode when requested. For information on how to retrieve the factory keycode, Refer to: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description .

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).

To deactivate factory mode, Refer to: Factory Mode Deactivation . To deactivate transport mode, Refer to: Transport Mode Deactivation .

Forward Collision (Pre-Collision Assist) 

If a fault is detected with the forward collision (pre-collision assist) system, the message center provides the forward collision warning messages to inform the driver of the system status.

Front Camera Malfunction 

When a fault is detected with the front camera, the message center provides a front camera malfunction message to inform the driver of the system status.

Fuel System 

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

• Check fuel fill inlet message (gas) - warns the driver there is a problem with the fuel fill inlet pipe resulting in a significant evaporative emission leak following vehicle refueling
• Fuel door opening (HEV) - informs the driver to wait approximately 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes
• Fuel door open (HEV) - informs the driver the fuel system has depressurized and it is safe to refuel
• Refuel system status display (HEV) - displays when the fuel system fails to depressurize or the fuel filler door fails to open
• Fuel maintenance mode display (HEV) - displays when the engine needs to run to maintain fuel freshness
• Check fuel door to avoid check engine light (HEV) - displays as a reminder to close the fuel door

Head Up Display (HUD) 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver of a fault condition in the HUD or instructions to use the message center menu displays to reposition the display.

Hill Start Assist 

The message center provides hill start assist warnings to inform the driver the system is unavailable.

Lane Centering Aid 

The message center provides warning messages if system faults are detected or driver intervention is required to maintain control of the vehicle.

Lane Keeping System 

The message center provides a warning message for the lane keeping alert and system fault messages for the lane keeping system and front camera. The system also displays a message to the driver to keep hands on the steering wheel when the lane centering assist system is not active, and the system detects the driver's hands are not on the wheel.

Load Shed (12-Volt Battery) 

The message center provides load shed messages to inform the driver to use less options to conserve battery voltage.

Low Engine Oil Pressure 

The message center provides a low engine oil pressure warning message to inform the driver the engine oil pressure is low. The message supplements the IPCRTT warning indicator.

Low Engine Use Mode (PHEV) 

The message center provides a message informing the driver the Electric Vehicle (EV) functionality has been turned off and the engine is running in order to maintain oil quality due to low engine operation.

Memory Seat 

The message center displays messages to inform the driver a selected memory position has been saved or the memory recall is not permitted while the vehicle is in motion.

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.

Off Road Mode 

The message center provides messages informing the driver the vehicle is entering or exiting off road mode.

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 could not be programmed or 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.

Pedestrian Alert 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver of the pedestrian alert status. The pedestrian alert provides an external sound to alert pedestrians of the vehicle's presence when the vehicle is moving while in electric mode.

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 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 to repeatedly sound every 4 seconds.

Power Steering 

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.

Powertrain Cooling (GTDI Only) 

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.

Ready to Drive (FHEV, PHEV) 

The message center provides a message after the vehicle is started to indicate to the driver the vehicle is ready to drive. The message supplements the Ready RTT indicator.

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 drivable state. The remote start message display is active as soon as the vehicle is remote started (the engine is running, but the ignition status is off). Once the driver places the ignition in the RUN state, the IPC carries out its startup sequence.

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.

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 provides a message to inform the driver 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 not in P.

Vehicle Start Inhibit (Over the Air [OTA] Update) 

The message center provides a warning message that vehicle start is inhibited due to an over-the-air software update in progress.