Vehicle Messages - Cadillac Chevrolet Tahoe 2012 Manual

5-12 Instruments and Controls

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. Clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages for the Hybrid and
some information about them.
For information on other DIC
messages, see Vehicle Messages
in the owner manual.
Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages
SERVICE BATTERY
CHARGING SYSTEM
If the 12-volt battery system faults or
fails this message will appear on the
DIC. The battery/charging system
light will appear in the instrument
panel cluster. See Battery Warning
Light in the owner manual. Driving
with this message on could drain
the battery. Have the electrical
system checked as soon as
possible.
Brake System Messages
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message may be displayed if
there is a problem with the brake
system. You will still be able to
brake, but it will be noticeably more
difficult. Pull off the road to a safe
location and have your vehicle
towed to the nearest dealer for
service. See Brakes, Brake
System Warning Light, and ABS
Brake System Warning Light in the
owner manual.
This message may also come on
when you are towing a trailer. See
Trailer Brakes under Trailer Towing
on page 9 16 for more information.
Door Ajar Messages
HOOD OPEN
If the hood is not fully closed or
there is a problem with the hood
switch, this message will be
displayed. Close the hood to clear
the message. If the HOOD OPEN
message continues to be displayed
after verifying the hood is closed,
you should have the hood switch
serviced. Failure to service the hood
switch properly can result in an Auto
Start condition.