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Menu Tree - ANSWER-Navigation tool for presentation sections.
Closed Caption Tab - ANSWER-Displays narration text during presentations.
Bottom Scroll Bar - ANSWER-Allows movement through presentation scenes.
Next Button - ANSWER-Advances slides that do not auto-advance.
Vehicle Communication - ANSWER-Purposeful exchange of data between vehicle
systems.
Electrical Architectures - ANSWER-Different platforms used in Stellantis vehicles.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) - ANSWER-Codes indicating vehicle network issues.
Data Link Connectors (DLC) - ANSWER-Standardized connectors for diagnostic tools.
SAE Standard - ANSWER-Consistent wiring for power and ground circuits.
CAN-C - ANSWER-Controller Area Network for communication pin 6 and 14.
CAN-IHS - ANSWER-Controller Area Network for communication pin 3 and 11.
Scan Tool - ANSWER-Device used for vehicle diagnostics.
Module - ANSWER-Component that performs specific vehicle functions.
Vehicle Configuration Programming - ANSWER-Automatic programming of modules
based on options.
BCM - ANSWER-Body Control Module, saves vehicle configuration.
Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) - ANSWER-Main module for vehicle
configuration storage.
Proxy Alignment - ANSWER-Manual programming process for new modules.
Flashing Odometer - ANSWER-Indicates failure to complete proxy alignment.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - ANSWER-Unique identifier for vehicle
configurations.
Sales Codes - ANSWER-Codes associated with vehicle options and configurations.
Guided Diagnostic Menu - ANSWER-Tool for restoring vehicle configurations.

, Security Gateway (SGW) - ANSWER-Cybersecurity module for Stellantis vehicles.
Telematics CAN Bus - ANSWER-Network for vehicle telematics communication.
SGW - ANSWER-Security Gateway, controls access to vehicle data.
DLC - ANSWER-Data Link Connector, interface for diagnostics.
CAN Bus - ANSWER-Controller Area Network, vehicle communication system.
Locked SGW - ANSWER-Prevents write access, allows read access only.
DTCs - ANSWER-Diagnostic Trouble Codes, indicate vehicle issues.
Flashing - ANSWER-Reprogramming vehicle modules with new software.
Aftermarket Scan Tool - ANSWER-Third-party tool for vehicle diagnostics.
Terminating Resistors - ANSWER-Prevent signal reflection in CAN bus.
Star Connectors - ANSWER-Hub-style connectors for linking modules.
PowerNet Architecture - ANSWER-Common Stellantis architecture for vehicle networks.
CAN C Bus - ANSWER-High-speed bus, 500 kbps, for priority modules.
CAN IHS Bus - ANSWER-Medium-speed bus, 125 kbps, for lower-priority modules.
Voltage Bias - ANSWER-Standard 2.5 volts for Stellantis CAN buses.
120-ohm Resistor - ANSWER-Standard termination resistance for CAN buses.
60-ohm Resistor - ANSWER-Used in single star connectors for termination.
Color Coding - ANSWER-Identifies connectors: green for CAN C, white for IHS.
Diagnostic Access - ANSWER-Ability to read vehicle data for troubleshooting.
Vehicle Configuration Data - ANSWER-Used for programming modules in PowerNet.
Fiat 7209 Architecture - ANSWER-Low-speed CAN-B and high-speed CAN-C network.
Dodge Journey - ANSWER-Example vehicle with unique CAN configuration.
Promaster City - ANSWER-Vehicle using Fiat 7209 architecture.
PCM - ANSWER-Powertrain Control Module, high-priority module.
TCM - ANSWER-Transmission Control Module, high-priority module.
Ram Promaster City - ANSWER-Uses single star connector on CAN-C bus.
CAN-B - ANSWER-Stellantis protocol operating at 0-5 volts.
CAN-B speed - ANSWER-Network speeds range from 50 to 83.3 kbps.
CAN-B fault tolerance - ANSWER-Modules communicate independently despite faults.
Termination resistance - ANSWER-Cannot be measured on CAN-B bus.
Compact US-wide (CUSW) - ANSWER-Introduced in 2013 Dodge Dart model.
CUSW architecture - ANSWER-Similar to PowerNet with star connectors.
Manual-programmed proxy method - ANSWER-Used for module replacement in CUSW
vehicles.
Atlantis High - ANSWER-Newest Stellantis architecture from 2021 Grand Cherokee.
CAN Flexible Data (CAN-FD) - ANSWER-High-speed protocol allowing larger message
sizes.
CAN-FD speed - ANSWER-Transmits data up to 500 kbps or 2 Mbps.
CAN-FD message size - ANSWER-Can send data up to 64 bytes.
CAN-IHS - ANSWER-Also referred to as CAN-BH in Atlantis High.
Stub wiring layout - ANSWER-Common configuration for Atlantis High CAN buses.
Hybrid wiring layout - ANSWER-Combination of stub and daisy-chain configurations.
TIPM - ANSWER-Integrates Power Distribution Center and Body Control Module.
TIPM gateway - ANSWER-Connects standard CAN-C and IHS networks.
Legacy Network - ANSWER-Older vehicles using early serial communication protocols.

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