Information And Message Center

The message center is an integral part of the IC  that receives and acts upon much of the same information that is input and used to operate the IC  gauges, indicators, warning indicators and message center indicators. The message center, located in the center of the IC  is a Vacuum Fluorescent (VF) 2-line display. The message center electronic functions use both hardwired and the Controller Area Network (CAN) circuitry to transmit and receive information.

Whenever conditions are present that require a warning message, the message center replaces the last selected display with the new warning display. Once the message is reset or cleared, the message center returns to the last selected display. If multiple warnings are present, the message center displays each warning for approximately 4 seconds. Warning messages are also generally associated with other observable IC  indications. For example, when the LH front door is opened, the message center displays the message DRIVER DOOR AJAR along with the door ajar message center indicator. This allows the message center to be a more informative supplement to the IC  gauges and indicators.