Vehicle Messages; Battery Voltage And Charging; Messages; Brake System Messages - Chevrolet 2011 Express 1500 Cargo Owner's Manual

Vehicle Messages

Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing (Set/Reset).
The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously and clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages and some information
about them.
If the vehicle has a diesel engine,
®
see the Duramax diesel
supplement for more information.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message
displays if there is a problem
with the battery charging system.
Under certain conditions, the
charging system light may also turn
on in the instrument panel cluster.
See
. Driving with this problem
could drain the battery. Turn off all
unnecessary accessories. Have the
electrical system checked as soon
as possible. See your dealer.

Brake System Messages

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with
the brake system warning light if
there is a problem with the brake
system. See
.
Instruments and Controls
If this message appears, stop as
soon as possible and turn off the
vehicle. Restart the vehicle and
check for the message on the
DIC display. If the message is still
displayed or appears again when
you begin driving, the brake system
needs service as soon as possible.
See your dealer.

Compass Messages

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN
CIRCLES
This message displays when
calibrating the compass. Drive the
vehicle in circles at less than 8 km/h
(5 mph) to complete the calibration.
See
more information.
CALIBRATION COMPLETE
This message displays when the
compass calibration is complete.
See
more information.
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