Front Display Interface Module (FDIM)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

For vehicles without navigation, the Front Display Interface Module (FDIM) is a stand-alone module. It receives messages for all of its displays, which include:

Audio information
Climate control fan speed and temperature setting
Outside air temperature
Compass heading

For vehicles with navigation, the FDIM is hardwired to the ACM. When the touchscreen is pressed, a signal is sent to the ACM, which acts on the signal either by changing the audio setting or by broadcasting a message via the MS-CAN to the module controlling the function that was selected. The audio system, navigation, and climate control video feed to the FDIM is provided by the ACM. If equipped with a rear view camera, the video feed for the camera is provided directly by the rear view camera.