DIC Warnings and Messages Base and Uplevel Systems
Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
The DIC monitors some fluid levels, battery of the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, the theft-deterrent system on vehicles with this feature, the brake light switch, and important exterior lights, including wiring and fuses.
Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display by doing one of the following:
| • | Press the OK button on the base level audio system. |
| • | Press the multifunction knob, if your vehicle has this feature, on the uplevel audio system. |
| • | Press the left thumbwheel, if your vehicle has this feature, on the steering wheel. |
If there are several warning messages, acknowledge them one at a time.
Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem.
Warning messages for the uplevel DIC follow. On the base level DIC, messages appear in an abbreviated form.
Brakelight check - - -
This message displays when there is a problem with the vehicle lighting. The source of the problem is displayed as text. For example, "Brakelight check right".
Brakelight switch check
This message displays when the brake lamp does not come on when the brake is applied. Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately.
Coolant level check
This message displays when the engine coolant level is low. Have the cooling system serviced by your dealer/retailer as soon as possible. See Engine Coolant .
Remote Control Battery check
This message displays if the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. Replace the battery in the transmitter. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .
Safeguard check
This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. Have the system serviced by your dealer/retailer immediately.
Washer Fluid Level (Base Level) or Washing Water Level (Uplevel)
This message displays when the vehicle's windshield washer fluid is low. When the washer fluid level is low, the rear window washer system is deactivated. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir to the proper level as soon as possible. See Windshield Washer Fluid .
