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Driver Information Module (Dim) - Design and Function: Overview Volvo S80 I

Description of the scrolling values (lamps)

Warning lamp seat belts, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

SRS warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Brake system warning lamp, value

The ABS control module switches the lamp on or off via the Control area network (CAN). The lamp may assume the value on or off.

Parking brake warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Low oil pressure warning lamp, value

The oil pressure signal can be read off. The signal comes from the engine control module (ECM). One can read off whether the low oil pressure lamp should be on or off.

Charge lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Indicator lamp rear fog lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

ABS warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Anti-spin warning lamp, value

The ABS control module transmits the lamp signal to the combined instrument panel via the Control area network (CAN). Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module (DIM).

Service reminder indicator (SRI), value

The lamp flashes if the programmable service parameters are not programmed for some reasons or if the signals are not updated on the Control area network (CAN). The lamp can be on, off or flashing.

Trailer warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

General orange warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

General red warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

High beam, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Low fuel level warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Description of the scrolling values (other signals)

Fuel level, value

Signal from the two fuel level sensors in the rear electronic module. The value displays between 0 - 80 liters depending on the amount of fuel in the tank.

Engine coolant temperature, value

An engine coolant temperature (ECT) display. The signal comes from the engine control module (ECM) and the temperature is displayed in Celsius.

Engine speed (RPM), value

An engine speed (RPM) display. The signal lies between 0 - 8000 RPM and comes from the engine control module (ECM).

Vehicle speed, value

The vehicle speed can be read off. The signal comes from the ABS control module or the transmission control module (TCM) via the Control area network (CAN).

Brake fluid level, value

The sensor is directly connected to the combined instrument panel (DIM). Indicates whether the control module interprets the signal as low or high level.

Parking brake, value

The sensor is directly connected to the combined instrument panel (DIM). Indicates whether the control module interprets the signal as activated or not activated. With the parking brake applied the sensor is activated.

The SRS indicator lamp, value

The combined instrument panel informs the SRS if the indicator lamp functions or is defective.

Cruise control, value

Indicates whether the cruise control status is on or off.

Description of the customer parameters in the combined instrument panel (driver information module)

Total mileage, value

Measurement range 0-999999 km or 0-999999 miles. The parameter can only be programmed once before the read off mileage exceeds 500 km or 310 miles. Programmed by the central electronic module (CEM) after replacing the control module.

Distance conditions for service, value

Indicates the distance driven required to light the service reminder indicator (SRI). The value set for metric calibrated instruments are 5000, 7500, 10000, 12000, 15000 or 20000 km. The value set for imperial calibrated instruments are 2500, 5000, 6000, 7500, 10000 or 12500 miles.

Time conditions for service, value

Indicates the time period required to light the service reminder indicator (SRI). The value set is 6, 12, 18 or 24 months.

Engine run time conditions for service, value

Indicates the engine run period required to light the service reminder indicator (SRI). The value set is 500, 750 or 1000 hours.

Displaying zeroes, value

Setting the instrument panel to display or not display the zeroes.

Temperature unit, value

The temperature unit of measurement can be selected. Temperature display can be selected between Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Trip computer unit, value

Setting the trip computer (applies only to cars with trip computer). It is possible to select liters, Imperial gallons or US gallons.

Clock position, value

12- or 24- hour display.

Mileage at service, value

Reading off the mileage at service. The parameter can be programmed between 0 -999999 km or miles. When resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI) the parameter is reprogrammed by copying the mileage.

CAUTIONMileage at service should be used with total mileage to determine whether a service is due.

Time at service, value

Reading off global time at service. The parameter can be between 0 -163 months (13.6 years). When resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI) the parameter is reprogrammed by copying the global time in the central electronic module (CEM) to the combined instrument panel (DIM).

CAUTIONTime at service and global time should be used with time conditions to determine whether a service is due.

Engine hours since service, value

Parameter read off. Indicates how many hours the engine has run since the last service. The parameter can be between 0 -65536 hours. Reset when resetting the Service reminder indicator (SRI).

CAUTIONEngine time since service should be used with engine hours to service to determine whether a service is due.

Global time, value

Reading off the clock in the central electronic module (CEM). The parameter can be between 0 -163 months (13.6 years).

CAUTIONTime at service and global time should be used with time conditions to determine whether a service is due.

Description of component / function activation

Lamps and displays

The combined instrument panel lamps flash and the gauges sweep from minimum to maximum for 4 seconds.

Extinguish the service reminder indicator (SRI)

The service reminder indicator (SRI) is extinguished and global time in the central electronic module is copied to the combined instrument panel (DIM). The engine time since service is reset and the total mileage is copied to mileage at service.

Warning lamp seat belts, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

SRS warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Brake system warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Parking brake warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Low oil pressure warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Charge lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Indicator lamp rear fog lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), value

Activating the instrument lamp.

ABS warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Anti-spin warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Service reminder indicator (SRI), value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Trailer warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

General orange warning lamp, value

The orange triangular warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel is activated.

General red warning lamp, value

The red triangular warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel is activated.

High beam indicator lamp, value 1

Activating the instrument lamp.

Low fuel level warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Warning lamp seat belts, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

SRS warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Brake system warning lamp, value

The ABS control module lights or extinguishes the lamp via the control area network. The lamp may assume the value on or off.

Lamp parking brake warning, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Lamp low oil pressure, value

The oil pressure signal can be read off. The signal comes from the engine control module (ECM). One can read off whether the low oil pressure lamp should be on or off.

Charge lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Indicator lamp fog lamp rear, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

ABS warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Traction control warning lamp, value

The Brake Control Module (BCM) transmits the lamp signal to the driver information module (DIM) via the Control area network (CAN). Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the Driver Information Module (DIM).

Diesel preheating lamp

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Trailer warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

General orange warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

General red warning lamp, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

High beam, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Lamp low fuel level, value

Indicates whether the lamp is on or off according to the control module.

Fuel level, value

Signal from the two fuel level sensors in the rear electronic module (REM). The value displays between 0 and 80 liters depending on the amount of fuel in the tank.

Engine coolant temperature, value

An engine coolant temperature (ECT) display. The signal comes from the engine control module (ECM) and the temperature is displayed in Celsius.

Engine speed (RPM), value

An engine speed (RPM) display. The signal is between 0 and 8000 RPM and comes from the engine control module (ECM).

Vehicle speed, value

The vehicle speed can be read off. The signal comes from the Brake Control Module (BCM) or the transmission control module (TCM) via the Control area network (CAN).

Brake fluid level, value

The sensor is directly connected to the driver information module (DIM). Indicates whether the control module interprets the signal as low or high level.

Parking brake, value

The sensor is directly connected to the driver information module (DIM). Indicates whether the control module interprets the signal as activated or not activated. With the parking brake applied the sensor is activated.

The SRS indicator lamp status, value

The Driver Information Module (DIM) informs the Supplemental Restraint System Module (SRS) if the indicator lamp is working or is defective.

Cruise control, value

Indicates whether the cruise control status is on or off.

Description of the customer parameters in the driver information module (DIM)

Total mileage, value

Measurement range 0-999999 km, 0-999999 miles. The parameter can only be programmed once before the read off mileage exceeds 500 km or 310 miles. Programmed by the Central Electronic Module (CEM) after the control module has been replaced.

Distance conditions for service, value

Indicates the mileage required to display the service indicator message. The available values for metric calibrated instruments are 5000, 7500, 10000, 12000, 15000 or 20000 km. The available values for imperial calibrated instruments are 2500, 5000, 6000, 7500, 10000 or 12500 miles.

Time conditions for service, value

Indicates the time required to display the service indication message. The values set are 6, 12, 18 or 24 months.

Engine run time conditions for service, value

Indicates the time the engine must have been running before the service indication message will be displayed. The value set is 500, 750 or 1000 hours.

Displaying zeroes, value

Setting the instrument panel to display or not display the zeroes.

Temperature unit, value

The temperature unit of measurement can be selected. The temperature display can be selected between Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Unit trip computer, value

Setting the trip computer (applies only to cars with trip computer). It is possible to select liters, Imperial gallons or US gallons.

Clock position, value

12- or 24- hour display.

Mileage at service, value

Reading off the mileage at service. The parameter can be programmed between 0-999999 km or miles. When resetting the service reminder indicator (SRI) the parameter is reprogrammed by copying the mileage.

CAUTIONMileage at service should be used with total mileage to determine whether a service is due

Time at service, value

Reading off global time at service. The parameter can be between 0 -163 months (13.6 years). When resetting the service reminder message, the parameter is reprogrammed by copying the global time in the central electronic module (CEM) to the driver information module (DIM).

CAUTIONTime at service and global time should be used with time conditions to determine whether a service is due.

Engine hours since service, value

Parameter read off. Indicates how many hours the engine has run since the last service. The parameter can be between 0 -65536 hours. Resets when service reminder message is reset.

CAUTIONEngine time since service should be used with engine hours to service to determine whether a service is due

Global time, value

Reading off the clock in the central electronic module (CEM). The parameter can be between 0 -163 months (13.6 years).

CAUTIONTime at service and global time should be used with time conditions to determine whether a service is due.

Parking brake warning

Setting the sound signal for the parking brake warning. Parking brake warning can be on or off. The default position is on.

Lamps and displays

The combined instrument panel lamps flash and the gauges sweep from minimum to maximum for 4 seconds.

Warning lamp seat belts, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

SRS warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Brake system warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Lamp parking brake warning, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Lamp low oil pressure, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Charge lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Indicator lamp fog lamp rear, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), value

Activating the instrument lamp.

ABS warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Traction control warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Diesel preheating lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

Trailer warning lamp, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

General orange warning lamp, value

The orange triangular warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel is activated.

General red warning lamp, value

The red triangular warning lamp in the center of the instrument panel is activated.

High beam indicator lamp, value 1

Activating the instrument lamp.

Lamp low fuel level, value

Activating the instrument lamp.

System overview

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