Gauges System Description (2017 2018 2019)

The gauge control module provides the self-diagnostic function  for checking the circuit of itself.

Speedometer and Tachometer 

The PCM provides a vehicle speed signal to the gauge control module using the F-CAN. Based on this input, the gauge control module displays the current vehicle speed in the speedometer. The PCM provides an engine speed signal to the gauge control module using the F-CAN. Based on this input, the gauge control module displays the current engine speed in the tachometer.

Fuel Gauge and Fuel Indicator 

The gauge control module displays the fuel gauge based on input value from the fuel gauge sending unit (fuel tank unit). The low fuel indicator turns on in the event that the fuel level becomes lower than the minimum tank fill threshold.

Multi-Information Display (MID) 

The multi-information display (MID) provides the ODO/trip meter, outside air temperature, average fuel efficiency, available cruising range, instant fuel economy, oil life, seat belt reminder, tire pressure, and the status of keyless access system. In addition, the diagnostic system displays the communication errors and the DTCs.

ODO Meter and Trip Meter 

The PCM provides a vehicle speed signal to the gauge control module using the F-CAN. Based on this input, the gauge control module tracks mileage for the odometer and trip meters. The mileage values are displayed in the multi-information display (MID).

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 

The PCM provides an engine coolant temperature signal to the gauge control module using the F-CAN. When the engine coolant temperature is high, the gauge control module displays the ATTENTION or CAUTION warning in the multi-information display (MID).

Outside Air Temperature 

The gauge control module uses measurements from the outside air temperature sensor or uses the temperature sensor signal from the climate control unit via the B-CAN. The outside air temperature indicator's displayed temperature can be recalibrated 5°F ( 3°C) to meet the customer's expectations.

Average Fuel Economy Records, Average Fuel Economy/Instant Fuel Economy, Range 

The gauge control module receives signals such as fuel consumption, driving distance, vehicle speed, and engine speed from the PCM via F-CAN. It calculates average fuel economy records, average/instant fuel economy and range.

Ambient Meter 

The ambient meter color changes to indicate real-time drive information and encourage the driver to drive fuel-efficiently. A green color indicates more fuel-efficient driving, and a blue color indicates less fuel-efficient driving.

Select Position 

The PCM sends the transmission shift position to the gauge control module, using the F-CAN. The multi-information display (MID) indicates the shift position based on this data.

Gauge Control Module Receives Information 

The gauge control module receives information from each control unit via the F-CAN and the B-CAN to light or flash the indicators. The washer fluid level switch, intelligent traction management switch* 1, snow switch* 2, cruise control combination switch, parking brake switch, ECON switch, VSA OFF switch, CMBS OFF switch, and brake fluid level switch are connected directly to the gauge control module. The MICU creates turn signal inputs that connect directly to the turn signal indicators in the gauge control module. The steering commander switch assembly signal is transmitted to the gauge control module via the LIN.

*1: AWD

*2: 2WD

Keyless Access System Information 

The gauge control module receives information from the keyless access/TPMS control unit via the B-CAN to display status of the keyless access system.

Buzzer 

The gauge control module includes a buzzer to provide the driver with audible warnings.

Illumination Control 

With the exterior lights turned off, the system is in the lights OFF state. Brightness can be adjusted using the dashlights brightness controller.

Intelligent Traction Management 

The intelligent traction management allows a vehicle to drive depending on the terrain by selecting one of the 4 modes (NORMAL, SNOW, MUD, and SAND)* 1 or 2 modes (NORMAL and SNOW)* 2. If a driver presses the intelligent traction management switch* 1 or snow switch* 2, the system adjusts the rear differential * 1, VSA system, DBW , and A/T system accordingly.

*1: AWD

*2: 2WD

ECON Display 

Press the ECON switch to display the ECON mode indicator and information in the multi-information display (MID). The ECON switch signal is sent to the PGM-FI ECU via the F-CAN bus, and to the auto control unit via the F-CAN bus. The PCM calculates the fuel efficiency based on the signals from each sensor (like speed, fuel oil consumption, mileage, circulating water temperature, etc.), then sends the tone change signal of ambient meter in the gauge control module.