DETROIT Optimized Idle - Glossary

GLOSSARY
Table 6.
Alarm An alarm mounted in the engine
compartment used to alert persons in the
immediate area that the engine is about to
start.
Active Light A dash--mounted light, labeled Idle
Management, located on the right side of the
dash cluster indicates that Optimized Idle is
arming (flashing light) or that the system is
active (Light glowing steady).
Amber Warning Lamp (AWL) A panel mounted yellow indicator light.
Provided by the vehicle OEM as standard.
Continuous Run Condition Allows the engine to run continuously under
extreme outside temperature.
Comfort Zone The number of degrees (Celsius or
Fahrenheit) from the Optimized Idle
thermostat set point before the interior
temperature is low or high enough to indicate
that the engine needs to heat or cool the
vehicle. The larger the comfort zone, the
longer the time between thermostat mode
engine starts. Example: The thermostat is set
in the heat mode at 68°F (20°C), with the
comfort zone at 4°F (2°C). The engine will
start when the temperature reaches 64°F
(18°C) and run until the temperature reaches
68°F (20°C).
CPC2 The CPC2+ is the interface between the
MCM2 and the vehicle/equipment for engine
control and manages other vehicle/
equipment functions.
Cruise Master Switch The main switch used to turn on cruise
control. This switch is also used to turn on
Optimized Idle.
Detroit DiagnosticLink
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Used for diagnostic purposes. Contains
DDEC Reports to analyze the data collected
and stored by the CPC.
ECM Electronic Control Module Engine Mode Allows Optimized Idle to stop
and restart the engine to maintain the engine
temperature between factory set limits and
keep the battery charged.
GLOSSARY
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