Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Principles of Operation
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
The message center electronic functions use both hardwired inputs and the controller area network (CAN) to transmit and receive information. It is very
important to understand:
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where the input (command) originates.
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all the information (messages) necessary in order for a feature to operate.
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which module(s) receive(s) the input or command message.
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if the module which received the input (message) controls the output of the feature, or if it outputs a message over the CAN circuit to another
module.
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which module controls the output of the feature.
The message center provides the following features:
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information displays
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setup displays
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system check messages
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warning messages
The message center information can be selected through the TRIP/RESET button (base cluster) and by the INFO, SETUP, and RESET buttons (high
series cluster).
Information Displays (Base Instrument Cluster)
The information displays are non-timed modes. The selected mode remains on until the driver presses a message center switch to change the mode, or
until it is overridden by another mode. The information display modes are:
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odometer/trip odometer, compass headings
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distance to empty
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average fuel economy
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setup menu
Information Displays (High Series Instrument Cluster)
The information displays are non-timed modes. The selected mode remains on until the driver presses a message center switch to change the mode, or
until it is overridden by another mode. The information display modes are:
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odometer/trip odometer, compass headings, outside air temperature display (with dual electronic automatic temperature control)
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distance to empty
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average fuel economy
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instantaneous fuel economy
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fuel used
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trip elapsed drive time
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blank
Setup Displays (Base Instrument Cluster)
The setup displays are timed modes and terminate after a finite interval. Press the TRIP/RESET button to scroll through the SETUP MENU display
sequence. If the TRIP/RESET button is not pressed within 4 seconds, the message center returns to the INFO MENU. The setup display modes are:
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AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) with roll stability control [RSC] only)
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system check
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units (English/metric)
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language
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autolamp
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autolock
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autounlock
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park aid
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oil life start value
Setup Displays (High Series Instrument Cluster)
The setup displays are timed modes and terminate after a finite interval. Press the SETUP button for the following displays:
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AWD lock (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) with roll stability control [RSC] only
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system check
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units (English/metric)
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language
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autolamp
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autolock
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autounlock