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RTT Indicators

System Diagram - Indicators and RTT Indicators 

Indicators 

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Item Description
1 Driver seatbelt buckle
2 Passenger seatbelt buckle
3 ABS module
4 PCM
5 BCM
6 RCM
7 GWM
8 Fuel pump and sender unit
9 IPC
10 Indicators

RTT Indicators 

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Item Description
1 PCM
2 SOBDMC
3 AWD module
4 PSCM
5 ABS module
6 Parking brake switch
7 Brake fluid level switch
8 IPMA
9 Side Obstacle Detection Control Module X (SODx)
10 CCM
11 Door/liftgate ajar switches
12 Hood ajar switch
13 BCM
14 SOBDM
15 BECM
16 PACM
17 RCM
18 Front/rear seatbelt buckle switches
19 SCCM
20 RH steering wheel switch
21 GSM
22 HVAC module
23 TRM
24 DSM
25 APIM
26 ACM
27 HUD module
28 GWM
29 Fuel pump and sender unit
30 IPC
31 Message center display

Indicators 

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Item Description
1 ABS
2 Airbag
3 Charging system warning (12-volt)
4 Engine over-temperature warning
5 Front fog lamps
6 High beam
7 LH / RH turn indicators
8 LED low beam malfunction
9 Lights on
10 Low fuel
11 MIL (check engine)
12 Seatbelt/Beltminder warning
13 Stability-traction control (sliding car icon)
14 Stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon)
15 TPMS
16 IPC

Reconfigurable Telltales (RTT) Indicators 

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Item Description
1 ABS
2 Airbag
3 Auto high beam
4 Auto hold
5 Auto stop-start
6 BLIS off
7 Brake warning
8 Charging system warning (12-volt)
9 Cruise control/adaptive cruise control
10 Door ajar
11 Hood ajar
12 Liftgate ajar
13 Electric park brake
14 Engine over-temperature warning
15 Engineering test mode
16 Electric Vehicle (EV) charge (PHEV)
17 Electric Vehicle (EV) now (PHEV)
18 Electric Vehicle (EV) later (PHEV)
19 Forward collision system warning
20 Front fog lamps
21 Frost warning
22 High beam
23 HEV system fault (HEV)
24 Lane centering aid
25 Lane keeping system
26 LED low beam malfunction
27 Lights on
28 Low fuel
29 Low engine oil pressure
30 Low washer fluid
31 MIL (check engine)
32 Overspeed warning (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC])
33 Powertrain malfunction (wrench)
34 Select-shift gear indication
35 Ready (HEV)
36 Seatbelt/Beltminder warning
37 Speed limiter (except North America)
38 Speed sign recognition
39 Stability-traction control (sliding car icon)
40 Stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon)
41 TPMS
42 Turn indicator
43 Vehicle plugged in (PHEV)
44 Drive modes
45 Normal
46 Eco
47 Sport
48 Slippery
49 Sand
50 Mud/Ruts
51 Tow Haul
52 IPC

Network Message Chart - Indicators and Reconfigurable Telltales (RTTs) 

The indicators and Reconfigurable Telltales (RTTs) are illuminated or displayed in the IPC when the IPC receives messaged inputs from other modules on the CAN, due to system faults detected, system status changes or for driver information. The IPC communicates on the HS-CAN3. If the originating module communicates on a network other than the HS-CAN3, the messaged signals are sent to the GWM first, then to the IPC.

Indicator Network Message Originating Module Originating CAN Receiving Module
ABS warning ABS warning indicator request ABS module FD-CAN IPC
Airbag warning Airbag waring indicator request RCM HS-CAN2 IPC
Auto high beam Auto high beam indication request IPMA FD-CAN IPC
Auto hold Auto hold mode indicator ABS module FD-CAN IPC
Auto stop/start Stop-start standby indicator PCM FD-CAN IPC
BLIS off CTA left status
CTA left sensor status
Side obstacle detect status-left
IPMA FD-CAN IPC
CTA right status
CTA right sensor status
Side obstacle detect status-right
Brake warning/low brake fluid warning/parking brake Brake lamp request ABS module FD-CAN IPC
Parking brake (red) indicator request
Brake fluid level status ABS module FD-CAN BCM
Brake warning indicator request (brake fluid) BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Charging system warning (12-volt) Battery low state of charge BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Cruise control/ACC /set speed display Cruise control status
Cruise control override
Cruise conrol set speed display
PCM FD-CAN IPC
Door, hood, liftgate ajar Driver door ajar status
Passenger door ajar status
Right rear door ajar status
Left rear door ajar status
Hood ajar status
Liftgate ajar status
BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Drive mode (Normal, Sport, Tow Haul, Slippery, Sand, Mud/Ruts) Selectable drive mode request
Selectable drive mode status
Active drive mode status
ABS module FD-CAN IPC
Electric parking brake Parking brake (yellow) warning indicator request ABS module FD-CAN IPC
Electric Vehicle (EV) charge (PHEV) Electric Vehicle (EV) charge mode status BECM HS-CAN1 IPC
Electric Vehicle (EV) later (PHEV) Electric Vehicle (EV) later mode status SOBDMC FD-CAN IPC
Electric Vehicle (EV) now (PHEV) Electric Vehicle (EV) now mode status SOBDMC FD-CAN IPC
Engine over-temperature Engine coolant temperature data
Engine overheat indication request
PCM FD-CAN IPC
Forward collision warning (pre-collision assist) Forward collision warning indicator request IPMA FD-CAN IPC
Front fog lamp Front fog lamp indicator request BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Frost warning Outside air temperature status HVAC module MS-CAN IPC
High beam High beam status BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
HEV system fault HEV battery warning indicator request BECM HS-CAN1 IPC
HEV transmission warning indicator request SOBDMC FD-CAN
Lane Centering Aid (LCA) Traffic jam assist status IPMA FD-CAN IPC
Lane Keeping System (LKS) Lane keeping system active display IPMA FD-CAN IPC
LED low beam malfunction Headlamp low beam out BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Lights on Parklamp status BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Low fuel warning Low fuel warning indicator request PCM FD-CAN IPC
Low engine oil pressure Engine oil pressure warning indicator request
Engine rpm data
PCM FD-CAN IPC
MIL (check engine) MIL request PCM FD-CAN IPC
Overspeed warning (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC]) Vehicle speed PCM FD-CAN IPC
Powertrain malfunction (wrench) warning Engine service required
Transmission service required (gas)
PCM FD-CAN IPC
Transmission service required (HEV)
HEV service required (HEV)
SOBDMC FD-CAN
High voltage battery service required (HEV) BECM HS-CAN1
AWD service required AWD module FD-CAN
Body service required BCM HS-CAN1
Ready (HEV) Ready to drive indication request SOBDMC FD-CAN IPC
Seatbelt/Belt-Minder Driver seatbelt buckle status
Passenger seatbelt buckle status
RCM HS-CAN2 IPC
SelectShift range select Transmission gear display PCM FD-CAN IPC
Speed limiter (except North America) Cruise control set speed display
Speed limiter mode request
Speed limiter mode status
PCM FD-CAN IPC
Speed sign recognition Traffic sign recognition status request IPMA FD-CAN IPC
Stability-traction control (sliding car icon) Stability-traction control indicator request ABS module FD-CAN IPC
Stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) Traction control off indicator request ABS module FD-CAN IPC
TPMS Tire pressure warning indicator BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Tow haul (Auto) Auto tow active status
Auto tow allow status menu
PCM FD-CAN IPC
Turn indicator (LH / RH) Left turn lamp on request
Right turn lamp on request
BCM HS-CAN1 IPC
Vehicle plugged in (PHEV) Charge cord connection status SOBDMC FD-CAN IPC


Indicators and RTT Indicators 

ABS Warning 

If a fault condition exists in the ABS, the ABS module sends the ABS warning indicator request message to either flash or illuminate the ABS warning indicator or RTT warning indicator.

Refer to ABS /Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the ABS warning indicator is turned on.

ABS /Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication 

The brake/stability-traction control system indication is controlled almost entirely by the ABS module. The ABS module can illuminate multiple indicators for various fault conditions. The following table provides a summary of the basic fault conditions and the indicators that are illuminated for each condition.

NOTE: Refer to the Normal Operation and Fault Condition description before each brake/stability-traction control system indicator Pinpoint Test for the IPC default action for network/missing message conditions.
Event/Fault Condition ABS Indicator Status Brake Warning Indicator Status Electric Park Brake Indicator Status (Red) Electric Park Brake Fault Indicator Status (Yellow) Stability-Traction Control Indicator Status Traction Control Disabled Indicator Status
Normal conditions Off Off Off Off Off Off
Parking brake applied Off Flashing while applying
On when applied
Off Off Off Off
Low brake fluid level or brake fluid level input concern Off On Off Off Off Off
Stability-traction control event - trailer sway Off Off Off Off Flashing Off
Stability-traction control event - brake applied Off Off Off Off Flashing Off
Stability-traction control disabled by driver Off Off Off Off Off On
Single wheel speed sensor fault On Off Off Off On Off
2 wheel speed sensor faults on the same axle or 3 wheel speed sensor faults On On Off On On Off
ABS module fault On On Off Off On Off
Park brake malfunction On On Flashing On On Off
ABS disabled On On Off Off On Off
All functions disabled On On On On On Off
Steering wheel angle sensor center not found Off Off Off Off On Off
ABS to CAN total failure 4x2: Off
4x4: On
Off Off Off Off Off
Electric park brake switch fault Off Off Flashing On Off Off
Configuration mismatch Off Off Off Off Off Off
VIN mismatch On Off Off Off On Off
ACC and ABS both active Off Off Off Off Flashing Off

Adaptive Cruise Control/Cruise Control 

The IPC provides a cruise control RTT indicator when the cruise control or adaptive cruise control system is active or in standby mode.

Airbag Warning 

The IPC provides the airbag warning indicator or RTT indicator if a SRS concern is detected. If a fault is detected in the airbag circuit, the RCM sets a DTC and the IPC illuminates the airbag warning indicator or RTT warning indicator.

Auto High Beam 

The IPC provides the auto high beam RTT indicator to indicate the auto high beam is active.

Auto Hold 

The IPC provides the auto hold RTT indicator to indicate the state of the auto hold feature. The auto hold feature holds a vehicle stationary once it has come to a stop using the brakes, allowing the driver to remove his or her foot from the brake pedal.

Auto Stop-Start 

The IPC provides the auto stop-start RTT indicator, along with multiple messages displayed throughout the auto stop-start system operation, to inform the driver of the system status and to provide direction when driver intervention is required.

The auto stop-start indicator informs the driver of the following states:

Indicator State System Status
Solid green The auto stop-start feature has temporarily turned off the engine.
Solid amber A stop-start system concern exists.
Flash in either green or amber A system state as determined by the PCM.

Blind Spot Monitoring System (BLIS®) Off 

The IPC provides a BLIS off RTT indicator to inform the driver the BLIS is turned off. The IPC receives the CTA left status, CTA right status, side obstacle detect status-left and side obstacle detect status-right messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the CTA left status and side obstacle detect status-left status from the SODL, and the CTA right status and side obstacle detect status-right messages from the SODR over the MS-CAN.

Brake Warning 

The brake warning RTT indicator informs the driver the brake fluid level is low, there is a failure in the base brake system or the parking brake is applied. The IPC uses messaged inputs to control the brake warning RTT indicator.

Refer to ABS /Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the brake warning indicator is turned on.

Charge Warning (12-Volt Battery) 

The IPC provides a charging system indicator or RTT indicator along with message displays indicating the charging system status. When a fault is present in the charging system, the BCM sends the battery low state of charge message to the IPC to display message center warning messages and the charging system RTT indicator.

Door, Liftgate, Hood Ajar 

The IPC provides a door ajar RTT indicator along with message displays to indicate the status of the doors, liftgate and hood. The BCM monitors each of the ajar inputs (driver, passenger, left rear, right rear, liftgate and hood) and sends a door ajar status, liftgate ajar status or hood ajar status message to the IPC to display the ajar warning RTT indicator and corresponding warning message.

Drive Mode - Normal, Sport, ECO, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Sand, Mud/Ruts 

The IPC provides a drive mode RTT indicator when a specific drive mode is selected.

Electric Park Brake 

The electric park brake RTT indicator illuminates when a fault in the electric park brake system is detected.

Engine Over-Temperature Warning 

The IPC provides an engine over-temperature warning indicator or RTT indicator to alert the driver the engine is over temperature.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge (PHEV) 

The IPC provides an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge RTT indicator that illuminates when the driver selects Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge mode and the feature is active. This mode uses the vehicle's engine to charge the high voltage battery.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Later (PHEV) 

The IPC provides Electric Vehicle (EV) Later RTT indicator that illuminates when the driver selects Electric Vehicle (EV) Later using the Electric Vehicle (EV) selection switch. This mode allows the vehicle to run using the engine only, conserving the available electric charge for use at a later time.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Now (PHEV) 

The IPC provides Electric Vehicle (EV) Now RTT indicator that illuminates when the driver selects Electric Vehicle (EV) Now using the Electric Vehicle (EV) selection switch to turn on the Electric Vehicle (EV) drive mode. This mode allows the vehicle to operate on electric power only.

Fog Lamp - Front 

The IPC provides a front fog lamp indicator or RTT indicator to indicate when the front fog lamps are on.

Forward Collision Warning (Pre-Collision Assist) 

The IPC provides a forward collision warning system indicator and message center message to warn the driver the vehicle is rapidly approaching another vehicle, and a collision event is possible. The IPC receives the forward collision warning indicator request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the forward collision warning indicator request from the IPMA over the HS-CAN2.

Frost Warning (Except North America) 

The IPC provides a frost warning RTT indicator when the outside temperature is low enough to cause slippery road conditions. The IPC uses the outside air temperature data sent to the IPC from the HVAC module.

HEV System Fault (HEV) 

The IPC provides a system fault RTT indicator to inform the driver that a vehicle system fault may exist and a powertrain shutdown may be imminent or may have already occurred. The indicator appears in the form of a vehicle with an exclamation point.

High Beam 

The high beam indicator or RTT indicator informs the driver the high beams are on.

Hill Start Assist 

The IPC provides a hill start assist indicator and RTT indicator to indicate when the a system fault is detected. The IPC receives the hill start assist status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the hill start assist status message from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

Lane Centering Aid 

The IPC provides the lane centering aid on RTT indicator to indicate the lane centering aid has been turned on, is active or in standby mode. The RTT indicator changes colors to indicate system status.

Lane Keeping System 

The IPC provides the lane keeping system on RTT indicator to indicate the lane keeping system is active, in standby mode or a system fault is detected. The RTT indicator changes colors to indicate system status.

LED Low Beam Malfunction 

The LED low beam malfunction indicator or RTT indicator lluminates when the LED bulb in the headlamp is not functioning correctly.

Lights On 

When the parking lamps are turned on, the BCM sends the park lamp status to the IPC to illuminate the lights on indicator or RTT indicator.

Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning 

The IPC uses the engine oil pressure warning indicator request and engine RPM data from the PCM to control the low engine oil pressure RTT indicator. The engine oil pressure sensor is hardwired to the PCM. The IPC requires engine RPM above 400 RPM before the message center displays the low engine oil pressure warning.

Low Fuel 

To supplement the fuel gauge indication, the IPC provides the low fuel warning indicator or RTT indicator.

The IPC uses the low fuel warning indicator request message sent from the PCM through the GWM to control the low fuel indicator.

When the DTE is 80 km (25 miles), 40 km (25 miles), 20 km (10 miles) and 0 km (0 miles) for all keys, the low fuel indicator illuminates.

Low Washer Fluid Level 

The low washer fluid level switch is hardwired to the IPC through a single signal circuit and is grounded through a separate ground circuit. The IPC provides a reference voltage to the washer fluid level switch. When the washer fluid is low, the washer fluid level switch closes, pulling the reference voltage low. When the IPC detects the washer fluid input is a closed circuit, it illuminates the low washer fluid level RTT indicator.

MIL (Check Engine) 

The IPC provides the MIL (check engine) lamp indicator or RTT indicator when a fault in the engine or the powertrain system is detected.

Overspeed Warning (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC]) 

The IPC provides an overspeed warning RTT indicator when the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded the 120 km/h (75 mph) threshold.

Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Warning 

The IPC provides a powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator or RTT indicator to indicate transmission, Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), AWD, BCM and hybrid system (if equipped) concerns.

The IPC provides a powertrain malfunction (wrench) warning indicator to indicate:

Ready to Drive (HEV) 

The ready to drive indicator or RTT indicator informs the driver the vehicle is ready to be driven. Since the engine may turn on and off at different times during operation, the ready to drive indication helps eliminate the potential for the driver to interpret the engine turning off as a stall or other failure condition.

Rear Seatbelt Monitor 

The IPC provides a rear seat belt monitor RTT indicator to indicate a rear seatbelt is not fastened. The IPC receives the driver rear seatbelt buckle status, passenger rear seatbelt buckle status, and rear center seatbelt buckle status messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the driver rear seatbelt buckle status, passenger rear seatbelt buckle status and rear center seatbelt buckle status messages from the RCM over the HS-CAN2.

Seatbelt Warning/Belt-Minder 

The RCM monitors the driver and passenger seatbelt positions through the seatbelt buckle switch. The RCM provides the driver and passenger seatbelt buckle status to the IPC to turn on or turn off the seatbelt warning indicator or RTT indicator.

SelectShift Gear Position 

The IPC provides a gear position RTT indicator when SelectShift is activated, to display each selected transmission gear position.

Speed Limiter (Except North America) 

The IPC provides the speed limiter RTT indicator to inform the driver the speed limiter feature is activated and to alert when the selected speed is exceeded. Speed limiter is part of the cruise control system.

Speed Limit Sign Recognition 

The speed sign RTT indicator indicates the speed limit recognized by the system as the current posted speed limit based on the last posted speed sign recognized. The IPC uses speed sign recognition data provided by the IPMA.

Stability-Traction Control (Sliding Car Icon) 

The stability-traction control (sliding car icon) indicator or RTT indicator informs the driver of the current status of the stability and traction control systems. The stability-traction control indicator illuminates when a fault condition exists or when an active traction control or stability control event is occuring.

Refer to ABS /Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is turned on.

Traction Control Disabled (Sliding Car OFF Icon) 

The stability-traction control is configured on/off from the console mounted switch. When the driver enables or disables the stability-traction control system, the ABS module sends the traction control off indicator request message to the IPC to illuminate or turn off the stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) indicator or RTT indicator based upon the system state.

Refer to ABS /Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is turned on.

TPMS Warning 

If the BCM determines the tire pressure has exceeded the low tire pressure limits, the tire pressure warning indicator request message is sent to the IPC to illuminate the TPMS warning indicator or RTT indicator.

If a TPMS monitor or sensor fault condition exists, the BCM sends the tire pressure warning indicator request message to the IPC to flash the TPMSRTT warning indicator. The IPC flashes the TPMSRTT warning indicator for 75 seconds then turns the indicator on solid.

Turn Indicators/Hazard (LH / RH) 

When the multifunction switch is in the LH or RH turn position or if the hazard switch is on, the BCM sends the left or right turn lamp on request to the IPC to flash the turn signal indicator or RTT indicator on and off.

Vehicle Plugged In (PHEV) 

The IPC provides a vehicle plugged in RTT indicator that illuminates when the vehicle is plugged into a charging source.

Component Description

Brake Fluid Level Switch 

The brake fluid level switch is mounted in the master cylinder reservoir and is hardwired to the ABS module through separate signal and ground circuits. The ABS module provides a reference voltage to the brake fluid level switch. When the brake fluid level is high the switch closes, pulling the reference voltage low. When the brake fluid level is low, the switch opens, sending the reference voltage high on the signal circuit to the ABS module.

Fuel Level Sender (Float and Card) 

The fuel level sender is mounted to the fuel pump and sender unit. The fuel level sender is a dual sweep potentiometer style resistor connected to a float mechanism. Each sweep has multiple fingers that reduces intermittent loss of data. As the fuel level changes, the float rises or falls with the fuel level moving the sweep arm across the resistor wires. This movement either increases or decreases the resistance through the unit. The fuel level sensor resistance ranges from 180 ohms +/- 4 ohms to 10 ohms +/- 2 ohms. When the fuel level is low, the fuel level sensor resistance is high. When the fuel level is high, the fuel level sensor resistance is low.

The fuel pump and sender unit is hardwired to the IPC through separate signal and return circuits. The fuel level return circuits are grounded internally in the IPC. The IPC provides a reference voltage on the fuel level signal circuit. As the fuel level changes, the change in resistance raises or lowers the fuel level signal voltage depending on the resistance of the fuel level sender. The IPC converts the fuel level signals and sends them to the PCM through the GWM.

IPC 

The IPC provides the driver with a system status and alerts the driver when certain conditions exist in the vehicle. The IPC receives the ignition status from the BCM through the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The IPC requires PMI when it is replaced.

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor (1.5L, 2.0L) 

The engine oil pressure sensor is hardwired to the PCM through voltage reference (VREF), signal and return circuits. The PCM provides the sensor voltage supply on the VREF circuit and monitors the change in voltage through the signal and return circuits as the engine oil pressure changes.

Engine Oil Pressure Switch (2.5L Hybrid) 

The engine oil pressure switch is a normally open switch that is hardwired to the PCM through a single signal circuit. The ground circuit is provided by the switch housing when it is mounted on the engine. The PCM provides a reference voltage to the oil pressure switch. When oil pressure is low, the oil pressure switch remains open, sending the reference voltage high. When the oil pressure is sufficient, the oil pressure switch closes, pulling the reference voltage low to the PCM.

Low Washer Fluid Level Switch 

The low washer fluid switch is hardwired to the IPC through a single signal wire and is grounded to a body ground through a separate circuit. The IPC provides a reference voltage to the low washer fluid level switch. When the washer fluid level is low, the float drops closing the switch and pulling the reference voltage low. When the washer fluid level is high, the float lifts opening the circuit to the IPC and sending the reference voltage high.

Seatbelt Buckle Sensor 

The seatbelt buckles contain integrated sensors that are Hall-effect switches. The seatbelt buckle sensors are serviced as one component with the seatbelt buckle. The seatbelt buckles are hard-wired inputs to the RCM. The RCM sends the seatbelt buckle status messages to the IPC.