Black plate (28,1)Cadillac Escalade (Europe) Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 6/20/125-28 Instruments and ControlsBattery Voltage andCharging MessagesBATTERY LOW STARTVEHICLEWhen the vehicle's battery isseverely discharged, this messagewill display and four chimes willsound. Start the vehicleimmediately. If the vehicle is notstarted and the battery continues todischarge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systemswill shut off and the vehicle mayrequire a jump start. These systemswill function again after the vehicleis started.SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEMOn some vehicles, this messagedisplays if there is a problem withthe battery charging system. Undercertain conditions, the chargingsystem light may also turn on in theinstrument panel cluster. SeeCharging System Light onpage 5‑15. Driving with this problemcould drain the battery. Turn off allunnecessary accessories. Have theelectrical system checked as soonas possible. See your dealer.Brake System MessagesSERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMThis message displays along withthe brake system warning light ifthere is a problem with the brakesystem. See Brake System WarningLight on page 5‑17. If this messageappears, stop as soon as possibleand turn off the vehicle. Restart thevehicle and check for the messageon the DIC display. If the messageis still displayed or appears againwhen you begin driving, the brakesystem needs service as soon aspossible. See your dealer.SERVICE BRAKES SOONThis message displays if there is aproblem with the brake system.If this message appears, stop assoon as possible and turn off thevehicle. Restart the vehicle andcheck for the message on the DICdisplay. If the message is stilldisplayed or appears again whenyou begin driving, the brake systemneeds service. See your dealer.Door Ajar MessagesDRIVER DOOR OPENThis message displays and a chimesounds if the driver door is not fullyclosed and the vehicle is shifted outof P (Park). Stop and turn off thevehicle, check the door forobstructions, and close the dooragain. Check to see if the messagestill appears on the DIC.HOOD OPENThis message displays and a chimesounds if the bonnet is not fullyclosed. Stop and turn off thevehicle, check the bonnet forobstructions, and close the bonnetagain. Check to see if the messagestill appears on the DIC.
