Driver Information Indicators

The following indicators are used to inform the driver of several different factors.

Brake Warning Indicator 

The instrument panel cluster illuminates the brake warning indicator when the following occurs.

• The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects that the park brake is engaged. The instrument panel cluster receives a serial data message from the BCM requesting illumination. The brake warning indicator flashes at a rate of approximately twice per second when the park brake is engaged.
• The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a low brake fluid condition or a base brake pressure differential and sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster requesting illumination.
• The instrument panel cluster performs the bulb check.
• The EBCM detects an antilock brake system (ABS) -disabling malfunction which also disables electronic brake distribution and sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster requesting illumination.

ABS Indicator 

The instrument panel cluster illuminates the ABS indicator when the following occurs:

• The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects an ABS-disabling malfunction and sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster requesting illumination.
• The instrument panel cluster performs the bulb check.
• The instrument panel cluster detects a loss of serial data communication with the EBCM.
• A DTC is set during the previous ignition cycle which requires a United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regulation number 13 (ECE 13) response at the beginning of the current ignition cycle. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster requesting illumination.

Traction Control/Stability Control Indicator 

The instrument cluster turns the traction control/stability control indicator ON when the following occurs:

• The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects an ABS/TC/VSC-disabling malfunction and sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster requesting illumination.
• The instrument panel cluster performs the bulb check.
• The instrument panel cluster detects a loss of serial data communication with the EBCM.
• A DTC is set during the previous ignition cycle which requires a United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regulation number 13 (ECE 13) response at the beginning of the current ignition cycle. The EBCM sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster requesting illumination.
• The EBCM is actively controlling propulsive torque or brake torque due to a loss of traction or vehicle stability event.
• The TC/VSC system has been manually disabled by the vehicle operator.