Black plate (29,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29Vehicle MessagesMessages displayed on the DICindicate the status of the vehicle orsome action may be needed tocorrect a condition. Multiplemessages may appear one afteranother.The messages that do not requireimmediate action can beacknowledge and cleared bypressing any DIC button.The messages that requireimmediate action cannot be cleareduntil that action is performed.All messages should be takenseriously and clearing the messagedoes not correct the problem.The following are the possiblemessages and some informationabout them.Battery Voltage andCharging MessagesBATTERY LOW STARTVEHICLEWhen the vehicle’s battery isseverely discharged, this messagewill display and four chimeswill sound. 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 onin the instrument panel cluster.See Charging 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 5‑18. 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.
