LATCH AS 2056295 - Caterpillar

Truck Engines: AllIntroduction
ReferenceSystems OperationDo not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you read and understand this information.This Special Instruction explains the functionality and the features of the Caterpillar Messenger. This Caterpillar Messenger display is adaptable on the following Caterpillar Engines. 3176B, 3176C, C-10, C11, C-12, C13, C15, C-15, C-16 and 3406E.Note: This Caterpillar Messenger will support the 3116, 3126B, 3126E, C7, and C9 Engines. However, it will only support these engines if they were manufactured after August 1996.
Select the desired display prior to moving the vehicle. Do not manipulate the display while the vehicle is moving. This could divert attention from driving efforts and result in personal injury or equipment damage.
Features of Messenger Display
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Messenger displayThe Messenger display will show information for the engine and information for the vehicle. For detailed operating information, see the Operation Section of this manual. The driver should review the information in this manual prior to driving. Before driving, the driver should review the Messenger Screen Map in order to select the most important information for the trip. This will avoid the entry of data during the operation of the vehicle.On the first pass of flashing new messenger software over an old existing version, the standard defaults will be as follows.
Language will be in English
Units will be in English
The contrast, brightness, and backlighting will all be set to the factory defaultAll the above settings can be changed as required by the operator. After the changes are made a two minute wait time is required. After the two minute wait time, the messenger will have a "Key Cycle" to enforce the changes with the messenger.Note: A Caterpillar Electronic Technician (ET) may be used to make changes to the Messenger. For Illustration purposes this document uses English units.Engine Operating Information
The Messenger display provides information on cruise control set speed, PTO engine rpm set speed, fuel temperature to the engine, boost and oil pressure, coolant temperature, and intake manifold temperature.Information on the Trip of the Vehicle
The Messenger display provides information concerning the quantity of fuel that has been used, the fuel economy, the average vehicle speed, idle time, PTO time, percent idle hour, idle fuel, and PTO fuel. These parameters may relate to trip segments or to the engine history. A Driver and a Fleet Trip Segment is available for 3176B, 3176C, C-10, C11, C-12, C13, C15, C-15, C-16, and 3406E engines only. For the Driver Trip Segment, the driver determines the start and stop points. For the Fleet Trip Segment, the vehicle owner determines the start and stop points. The vehicle may be operated in separate states. The Fleet Trip Segment may be tied to each of these states. The Fleet Trip Segment may be split between two drivers and two ID codes.Maintenance Information
The last oil change may be entered. This allows the display to indicate when the next oil change is due.Diagnostic Data
Engine diagnostic codes may be displayed for the driver. The Messenger display will automatically display potentially serious engine problems. When