Driver Information Indicators
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Brake Warning Indicator
The instrument cluster turns the brake warning indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check.
- The body control module detects that the parking brake is engaged. The instrument cluster receives a serial data message from the body control module requesting illumination.
- The electronic brake control module detects a faulty pump motor, solenoid valves, an internal hardware failure or a too high or too low battery voltage and sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster requesting illumination.
ABS Indicator
The instrument cluster turns the ABS indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check.
- The electronic brake control module detects a malfunction which disables the ABS and sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster requesting illumination.
Hill Descent Control Indicator
The instrument cluster turns the hill descent control indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check.
- The driver manually enables or disables the hill descent control by pressing the hill descent control switch. The electronic brake control module sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster requesting illumination.
Traction Control Off Indicator
The instrument cluster turns the traction control off indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check.
- The driver manually disables the traction control by pressing the traction control switch. The electronic brake control module sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster requesting illumination.
Stability Control Off Indicator
The instrument cluster turns the stability control off indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check.
- The driver manually disables the stability control by pressing and holding the traction control switch for five seconds. The electronic brake control module sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster requesting illumination.
Traction/Stability Control Indicator
The instrument cluster turns the traction/stability control indicator ON when the following occurs:
- The instrument cluster performs the bulb check.
- The ABS system is in traction control or stability control mode.
- The electronic brake control module detects a traction/stability control disabling malfunction and sends a serial data message to the instrument cluster requesting illumination.