Sable AWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Driver/Vehicle Information Display: Description and Operation
INFORMATION AND MESSAGE CENTER
NOTE: The smart junction box (SJB) is also known as the generic electronic module (GEM).
The message center is a fixed format vacuum fluorescent display, integrated into the instrument cluster. The message center functions are controlled by
the message center switches. The message center displays important vehicle information by constantly monitoring different vehicle systems. The message
center informs the driver of vehicle operations and notifies the driver of vehicle conditions or potential problems by displaying a warning message
pertaining to the system in which the driver may require information or if a system fault has been detected.
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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System warning messages
The message center information can be selected through a set of 3 buttons:
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INFO
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SETUP
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RESET
Message Center Configuration
The message center has the capability to configure items such as units (English or metric), autolamp delay, to enable/disable a variety of options such
as autolock, auto-unlock and easy entry/easy exit (if equipped), or to carry out calibrations/settings on items such as the compass.
On configurable items such as autolock, auto-unlock or easy entry/easy exit, the message center indicates the appropriate selection (ON/OFF) by
bracketing the selection. For example, if the driver selects the autolock feature on, the message would display as follows: AUTOLOCK [ON] OFF. If
the driver selects the autolock off, the message would display as follows: AUTOLOCK AID ON [OFF].
Compass Display
The message center provides a compass display and uses directional information sent from a compass module, located on the underside of the inside
rear view mirror.
Oil Life and Oil Life Start Value
The oil life is displayed in percent and is preset to a maximum of approximately 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months. The oil life start value is used
to increase or decrease the starting point of the oil life. The value can be changed back to the maximum of approximately 12,000 km (7,500 miles) if
the value was previously changed or to lower the value by 10% increments down to 10%.
Information Displays
The information displays are non-timed modes. The selected mode remains on until the driver presses a message center button to change the mode or
it is overridden by another mode.
The information (INFO button) display modes are:
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Odometer
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Compass
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Trip odometer A or B
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Distance to empty (DTE)
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Average fuel economy
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Trip elapsed drive time
Setup Displays
The setup (SETUP button) displays are timed modes and terminate after a finite interval. The setup display modes are:
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System check
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Oil life reset
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Units English/metric
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Autolamp delay in seconds (if equipped)
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Autolock on/off (if equipped)
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Auto-unlock on/off (if equipped)
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Power liftgate on/off (if equipped)
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Easy entry/easy exit seat on/off (if equipped)
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Compass zone
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Compass calibration
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Language
System Check
