Charge Indicator Operation

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the charge indicator and displays a warning message in the driver information center (DIC) when the one or more of the following occurs:

• The engine control module (ECM) detects system voltage less than 11 volts or greater than 16 volts. The IPC receives a GMLAN message from the ECM requesting illumination.
• The BCM determines that the system voltage is less than 11 volts or greater than 16 volts.
• The IPC receives a GMLAN message from the body control module (BCM) indicating there is a system voltage range concern.
• The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.
• The ignition is ON, with the engine OFF.