OPERATION

The BCM uses On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) to monitor

all of the systems and circuits it controls, then sets active and
stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) for any monitored system
faults it detects. The BCM will also send electronic message
requests to the Instrument Cluster (IC) (also known as the
Instrument Panel Cluster/IPC) for the display of certain textual
warning messages related to some detected system conditions or
faults.
The hard wired inputs and outputs of the BCM may be diagnosed
using conventional diagnostic tools and procedures. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information. However, conventional diagnostic
methods will not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the BCM
electronic controls or the communication between modules and
other devices that provide some features of the BCM-controlled
systems. The most reliable, efficient and accurate means to
diagnose the BCM or the electronic controls and communication
related to BCM-controlled systems operation requires the use of a
diagnostic scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic
information.

NOTE There are no serviceable fuses or relays on this

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BCM.

Battery Saver Mode/Battery Saver On Message If Equipped

When the "Battery Saver Mode" or Battery Saver On" message is displayed, the vehicle will turn off certain
electrical functions to reduce battery energy consumption. This will occur during periods when the battery is not
being adequately charged. During this time, the following features (if equipped) may be turned off or will operate
at a reduced power level: heated seats and heated steering wheel, heated or cooled cup-holder, rear defroster
and heated mirrors, heating and air conditioning, power inverter, audio and telematics system. This condition is
temporary and recoverable.

VEHICLE SYSTEMS SUPPORT

The electronic functions of the Body Control Module (BCM) supports or controls include the following:

Brake Fluid Level - The BCM continuously monitors the brake fluid level sensor through a hard-wired
input to monitor the brake fluid level. The BCM transmits an electronic message over the Can data bus
to Instrument Cluster (IC) to illuminate the Low Fluid indicator based on the input signal received from
the fluid level sensor.
Enhanced Accident Response Support - The BCM monitors an input from the Occupant Restraint
Controller (ORC) and, following an airbag deployment, will immediately disable the power lock output,
unlock all doors by activating the power unlock output, then enables the power lock output if the power
lock switch input remains inactive for two seconds. The BCM also monitors an input from the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to automatically turn ON the interior lighting after an airbag
deployment event, 10 seconds after the vehicle speed is zero. The interior lighting remains illuminated
until the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position, at which time the interior lighting returns to normal
operation and control. These Enhanced Accident Response System (EARS) features are each
dependent upon a functional vehicle electrical system following the vehicle impact event.
Exterior Lighting Switch Support - The BCM continuously monitors the headlamp switch position to
activate or deactivate the exterior lighting. The headlamp switch provides the appropriate resistor
multiplexed output hardwired to the BCM. The BCM reads and responds to this input by energizing or

de-energizing the right and left park lamp feed circuits and the right and left high or low beam driver
circuits through internal High Side Drivers (HSD) and by sending an electronic confirmation message
back to the IC, which controls the high beam indicator as appropriate. The BCM also remembers which
headlamp beams were last selected with the multi-function switch, and energizes those beams by
default the next time the headlamps are turned ON. If the vehicle is equipped with optional automatic
headlamps and the A (Automatic) position is selected, the BCM also monitors an electronic ambient
light levelmessage received over the CAN data bus from the Heat, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) control module based upon a hard wired input from the rain sensor to turn the exterior lighting
ON and OFF automatically while the ignition switch is in the ON position.The BCM also controls the fog
lamps, cargo lamp, CHMSL, tail/stop lamps, reverse lamps and turn signals.
Fuel Level Data Support - The BCM provides a current source for and receives a hard-wired analog
input from the fuel level sending unit located on the fuel pump module in the fuel tank. Based upon this
input, the BCM uses electronic messaging to transmit this data over the CAN data bus for use by other
electronic modules in the vehicle. The IC calculates the proper fuel gauge needle position and to
control low fuel indicator operation based on these messages.
Hazard Lamp Circuit Control - The BCM monitors an input from the hazard switch and receives a
hard-wired analog input from the switch. The BCM reads and responds to this input by energizing or
de-energizing the right and left park lamp feed circuits through internal HSD units and by sending an
electronic confirmation message to the IC over the CAN data bus, which controls the hazard light
indicators as appropriate.
Headlamp Washer Control - On vehicles equipped with headlamp washers, the BCM controls a
relay in the Power distribution Center (PDC) based on electronic messages received over the Can data
bus.
Ignition On and Ignition Accessory/On Relay Control - The BCM monitors electronic ignition
switch status messages received over the CAN bus from the RF hub and a hard-wired input from the
ignition switch on the instrument panel, and provides high side driver outputs to control both the ignition
ON and ignition ACCESSORY/ON relays in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) as appropriate.
Interior Lamp Load Shedding - The BCM provides a battery saver feature which will automatically
turn OFF all interior lamps if they remain ON after a timed interval of about eight minutes.
Interior Lighting Control - The BCM monitors electronic messages and hard-wired inputs from the
interior lighting switch, the door ajar switches, the liftgate ajar, and liftgate flip-up glass ajar switches
(where applicable), the reading lamp switches and the RF hub to provide courtesy lamp control. This
includes support for timed illuminated entry with theater-style fade-to-OFF and courtesy illumination
DEFEAT features.
Local Interface Network Master Module - The BCM is the master module for the LIN data bus. In
this role it gathers information from the compass sensor, and the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), then
either acts on that information directly or places electronic messages on the CAN data bus for use by
other modules
Power Inverter Support - The BCM monitors a hard-wired input from the power inverter to determine
the inverter status, then transmits electronic inverter status messages to other electronic modules in
the vehicle over the CAN data bus.
Power Lock System Control - The BCM monitors inputs from the power lock switches and the RF
hub to provide control of the power lock motors through high side and low side driver outputs. This
includes support for rolling door locks (also known as automatic door locks), automatic door unlock,
RAM box, tailgate lock and a door lock inhibit mode.
Remote Radio Switch Support - The BCM receives electronic message inputs from the remote
radio switches on the steering wheel over the CAN data bus, then provides electronic radio
request messages over the CAN data bus to support the remote radio switch function.
Remote Start System Support - The BCM receives electronic message inputs from the RF hub and
then displays the appropriate remote start system textual reminder messages to the vehicle operator
within the EVIC display.
Shipping Mode - The new Chrysler Telematics Platform (CTP) vehicles no longer have a IOD fuse to
use when transporting or storing for a long period of time. The BCM has a mode that takes the place of
pulling the IOD fuse called "Shipping Mode" that is easily enabled or disabled.
Steering Wheel Switch Support - The Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) microcontroller
receives electronic message inputs from the steering wheel switches on the steering wheel over the
CAN data bus to control and configure many of the EVIC displays and functions.
Vehicle Theft Security System Control - The BCM monitors inputs from the door ajar switches, and
the RF hub, on vehicles so equipped. The intrusion module provides electronic horn and lighting
request messages to the BCM for the appropriate VTSS alarm output features.

 Washer Fluid Level - The continuously monitors the washer fluid level sensor through a hard-wired
input to monitor washer fluid level. The BCM transmits an electronic message over the Can data bus to
Instrument Cluster (IC) to illuminate the Low Washer Fluid indicator based on the input signal received
from the fluid level sensor.