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Dash Integration Module (DIM)

Important: The Air Bag Indicator light may remain ON after the DIM module is replaced and during the programming procedure for the DIM until after the procedure is completed and the ignition key is cycled OFF and ON .

    • Before replacement record the personalization settings to transfer to the new module (if they are available).
    • After replacement of the DIM perform the following procedure.
    • To reprogram the DIM perform the following procedure.
  1. Using a scan tool preform the New VIN Procedure.
  2. Perform the Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM Procedure.
  3. Using the scan tool, set the Point of Sale in the DIM module to the correct country.
  4. Using the scan tool, configure RPO option configuration.
  5. Perform the vehicle personalization to reset the owner's desired personalization settings. Refer to Instrument Cluster, Gauges and Console.

Procedure to Set Up A New DIM Module

  1. Connect a scan tool to the data link connector (DLC).
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Under the DIM Main Menu, select Special Functions. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is New VIN.
  4. The user selects one of the following:
  5. • New VIN, (to continue with the procedure).
    • Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
  6. After the user chooses New VIN, follow the scan tool on screen instructions to edit VIN:
  7. • Press Save to save VIN information.
    • Press Done to go back to Special Functions menu.
  8. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM.
  9. The user selects one of the following:
  10. • Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM, (to continue with the procedure).
    • Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
  11. After the user chooses Setup SDM Serial Number in DIM, the scan tool displays a screen as follows:
  12. • Do you want to set up a Dash Integration Module?
    • Press Yes to set up module.
    • Press No to Exit.
  13. Choose Yes or No
  14. • If the user selects No, the scan tool display returns to the DIM Special Function Menu.
    • If the user selects Yes, the scan tool displays Initializing New Module.
  15. Once complete, the scan tool displays Module Initialized.
  16. To complete the procedure, select the following:
  17. EXIT: Go to Special Functions Menu
  18. Under the Special Functions menu, one of the choices is Set Options.
  19. The user selects one of the following:
  20. • Set Options, (to continue with the procedure).
    • Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
  21. Under the Set Options menu, The user selects one of the following:
  22. • Point of Sale, (to continue with the procedure) follow the scan tool on screen instructions to Select the Point of Sale.
    • Miscellaneous Options #1, (to continue with the procedure) follow the scan tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
    • Miscellaneous Options #2, should be turned ON.
    • Universal Theft Deterrent, (to continue with the procedure) follow the scan tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
    • Automatic/Manual HVAC Options, (to continue with the procedure) follow the scan tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
    • Magna Steer Option, (to continue with the procedure) follow the scan tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
    • Personalization Option, (to continue with the procedure) follow the scan tool on screen instructions to Select the RPO option configuration.
    • Exit, to go back to Special Functions menu.
  23. Perform the vehicle personalization to reset the owner's desired personalization settings. Refer to Instrument Cluster, Gauges and Console.
  24. Cycle the ignition key OFF and ON.

Instrument Panel Module (IPM)

Refer to Instrument Panel Module Recalibration in HVAC.

Rear Integration Module (RIM)

Before replacement record the personalization settings to transfer to the new module (if they are available).

After replacement of the Rear Integration Module, perform the following procedure.

  1. Recalibration of the automatic level control.
  2. Perform the vehicle personalization to reset the owner's desired personalization settings.

Procedure to Set Up A New RIM Module

  1. Connect a scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Under the Chassis Main Menu, select Rear Integration Module.
  4. Under the Rear Integration Module Main Menu, select Recalibration.
  5. Follow the scan tool on screen instructions to recalibrate the automatic level control.
  6. Perform the vehicle personalization to reset the owner's desired personalization settings. Refer to Instrument Cluster, Gauges and Console.