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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). This allows the message center to be a more informative supplement to the IPC gauges and indicators.

Adaptive Cruise Control 

The message center provides messages explaining the need for driver intervention and system status. The adaptive cruise control messages are supplemental to the adaptive cruise control RTT indicator and the adaptive cruise control warning chime.

Adaptive Headlamps 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver a fault in the adaptive headlamp system is detected.

Auto Hold 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver of the auto hold system status. The messages are supplemental to the auto hold RTT indicator.

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.

Automatic Engine Shutdown 

The message center provides multiple messages explaining the status of an impending engine idle shut down.

BLIS/ CTA 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver of a system fault or blocked sensors. The messages are supplemental to the BLIS off RTT indicator.

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 brake applied warning message to inform the driver that the brake pedal and accelerator pedals are both applied.

Change 4WD Lubrication 

The message center provides the change 4WD lube to inform the driver to change the transfer case lube.

Check Fuel Fill Inlet 

The message center provides a check fuel fill inlet message to warn the driver there is a problem with the fuel fill inlet pipe resulting in a significant evaporative emission leak following vehicle refueling.

Door, Hood, Liftgate Ajar 

The message center provides door, hood and liftgate ajar warnings to indicate the status of the doors, hood and liftgate.

Drive Mode 

The message center provides a status message if the selected 4WD mode is not available in the current drive mode.

Drive Control - Vehicle Dynamic Suspension 

The message center provides a message to warn the driver that a fault in the drive control system is detected.

Driver Monitor 

The message center provides driver monitor system messages and fault messages for the driver monitor camera.

Electric Park Brake 

The message center provides status and system fault messages for the electric park brake.

Electronic Lock Differential (eLocker) 

The message center provides informational and fault messages to inform the driver of the ELD status.

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 an engine on message to inform the driver the ignition or engine is still on (push-button start vehicles) when exiting the vehicle.

Factory Keycode 

The message center can display the original factory keycode when requested.

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 .

Four Wheel Drive (Fault and Shifting Instructions) 

The message center provides messages to check the 4x4 system, shifting instructions and to provide a system status when a fault condition exists.

Front Camera 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver if a front camera malfunction is detected.

Hill Descent Control 

The message center provides HDC warnings to inform the driver of the system status and when driver intervention is required.

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.

Load Shed (12-Volt Battery) 

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

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.

MyKey 

The IPC provides a number of MyKey® related warnings and status messages to indicate restrictions imposed on the MyKey® user. These include MyKey® active, park aid, speed limits, and buckle up warnings among others. MyKey® displays are controlled through the IPC software based on the MyKey® settings configured through the center touchscreen display 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.

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 off road informational messages to indicate the status of the off road mode system.

Parking Aid 

The IPC provides messages to indicate the status of the parking aid system.

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.

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 Locks/Low Key Fob Battery 

The message center 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 message center provides a key fob battery low message to inform the driver of a low key fob battery condition.

Power Running Boards 

The message center provides the power running board warning messages to inform the driver the status of the power running board feature.

Power Steering 

The message center provides a message to indicate there is an EPAS system concern.

Powertrain Cooling 

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.

Pre-Collision Assist 

The message center provides a warning message to inform the driver the pre-collision assist system is unavailable or a sensor is blocked.

Rear Seatbelt Monitor 

The message center provides a message to indicate the status of the second row seatbelts and if they are buckled.

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.

Reverse Brake Assist 

The message center provides a warning message through the rear parking aid or CTA system that the rear brake assist system is off, not available or a system fault is detected.

Seatbelt 

The message center provides a message to indicate the status of the front row seatbelts and if they are buckled.

Service AdvanceTrac 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver of the AdvanceTrac system status. The messages are supplemental to the stability-traction control system indicators or RTT indicators.

Side Wind Compensation 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver the stability-traction control indication is due to a side wind stabilization event. The side wind compensation feature uses the ABS to compensate for strong side winds that can push the vehicle out of its intended lane, similar to the trailer sway feature.

Speed Sign Recognition 

The message center provides a message to inform the driver a fault is detected in the speed sign recogntion system.

Stability-Traction Control On/Off 

The message center provides a stability-traction control system message to indicate the status of the stability-traction control system or if the 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.

Steering Wheel Lock 

The message center provides messages to inform the driver to turn the steering wheel to enable the release of the steering wheel lock or if a system fault condition is detected.

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 Brake and Lighting 

The message center provides warning messages to indicate the status of the trailer brake and trailer lamp connections and trailer lamps.

Trailer Sway 

The message center provides the trailer sway warning message to inform the driver that a trailer sway has been detected and to reduce speed to help regain control of the trailer.

Transmission 

The message center provides warning messages to inform the driver about transmission conditions and faults. The IPC uses the operational mode based on the ignition status message and vehicle speed to determine that the vehicle is still in motion and the ignition was switched off.

Transmission Not In Park (Shift To Park) 

The message center provides a warning message to inform the driver the transmission is not in the P position with the engine on before exiting the vehicle.

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.