Reconfigurable Telltales (RTTs)
ABS Warning
If a fault condition exists in the ABS, the ABS module sends the ABS warning indicator request message to either flash or illuminate the ABSRTT warning indicator.
Refer to ABS/Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the ABS warning indicator is turned on.
ABS/Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication
The brake/stability-traction control system indication is controlled almost entirely by the ABS module. The ABS module can illuminate multiple indicators for various fault conditions. The following table provides a summary of the basic fault conditions and the indicators that are illuminated for each condition.
| High Level Event/Fault Condition | ABS Indicator Status | Brake Warning Indicator Status | Electric Park Brake Indicator Status (Red) | Electric Park Brake Message | Electric Park Brake Fault Indicator (Yellow) | Stability-Traction Control Indicator Status | Traction Control Disabled Indicator Status | Chime Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal conditions | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Parking brake applied | Off | Off On when applied |
Off Flashing while applying |
Applied Applying |
Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Low brake fluid level or brake fluid level input concern - Level 1, only DTC set | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Stability-traction control event - trailer sway | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Flashing | Off | Off |
| Stability-traction control event - brake applied | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Flashing | Off | Off |
| Stability-traction control disabled by driver | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off |
| Single wheel speed sensor fault | On | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off | On |
| 2 wheel speed sensor faults on the same axle or 3 wheel speed sensor faults | On | On | Off | Off | On | On | Off | On |
| ABS module fault | On | On | Off | Off | Off | On | On | On |
| Park brake malfunction | Off | On | Flashing | Park brake fault | On | On | Off | On |
| ABS disabled EBB) | On | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off | On |
| Steering wheel angle sensor center not found | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off | Off |
| ABS to CAN total failure | On | On | On | Off | Off | On | On | On |
| No ABS module connection | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | Off |
| Electric park brake switch fault | Off | Off | Flashing | Malfunction | On | Off | Off | Off |
| Configuration/VIN mismatch | On | On | Off | Off | Off | On | On | On |
| ACC and ABS both active | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Flashing | Off | Off |
| ABS event | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| ESC event | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Flashing | Off | Off |
| ESC off | Off | Off | Off | Off | Off | On | On | Off |
Adaptive Cruise Control
The IPC provides a cruise control RTT indicator when the adaptive cruise control system is active or in standby mode.
Airbag Warning
The IPC provides the airbag warning RTT indicator if a SRS concern is detected. If a fault is detected in the airbag circuit, the RCM sets a DTC and the IPC illuminates the airbag warning RTT indicator.
Auto High Beam
The IPC provides the auto high beam RTT indicator to indicate the auto high beam is active.
Auto Hold
The IPC provides the auto hold RTT indicator to indicate the state of the auto hold feature. The auto hold feature holds a vehicle stationary once it has come to a stop using the brakes, allowing the driver to remove his or her foot from the brake pedal.
Blind Spot Monitoring System (BLIS®) Off
The IPC provides a BLIS off RTT indicator to inform the driver the BLIS is turned off.
Brake Warning
The brake warning RTT indicator informs the driver the brake fluid level is low, there is a failure in the base brake system or the parking brake is applied. The IPC uses messaged inputs to control the brake RTT warning indicator.
Refer to ABS/Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the brake warning indicator is turned on.
Charging System (12-Volt)
The IPC provides a charging system RTT indicator along with message displays indicating the charging system status. When a fault is present in the charging system, the BCM sends the battery low state of charge message to the IPC to display message center warning messages and the charging system RTT indicator.
Door Ajar, Hood Compartment Ajar Or Liftgate Ajar Warning
The IPC provides a door ajar warning RTT indicator along with message displays to indicate the status of the doors, hood compartment and liftgate. The BCM monitors each of the ajar inputs and sends the specific door ajar status message to the IPC to display the ajar warning indicator and corresponding warning message.
Electric Park Brake
The electric park brake RTT indicator illuminates when a fault in the electric park brake system is detected.
Forward Collision System
The IPC provides a RTT warning indicator to alert the driver the forward collision warning system is unavailable or a fault is detected, disabling the system.
Frost Warning
The IPC provides a frost warning RTT indicator when the outside air temperature is favorable for slippery road conditions.
Hazard - System Failure
The IPC provides a system failure RTT indicator to inform the driver that a vehicle concern may exist and a powertrain shutdown may be imminent or may have already occurred. The indicator appears in the form of a vehicle with an exclamation point.
High Beam
The high beam RTT indicator informs the driver the high beams are on.
Hill Start Assist
The IPC provides a hill start assist RTT indicator to indicate when a fault is detected in the hill start assist system.
Lane Centering Aid
The IPC provides the lane centering aid on RTT indicator to indicate the lane centering aid has been turned on, is active or in standby mode. The RTT indicator changes colors to indicate system status.
Lane Keeping System
The IPC provides the lane keeping system on RTT indicator to indicate the lane keeping system has been turned on, is active or in standby mode. The RTT indicator changes colors to indicate system status.
LED Low Beam Malfunction
The LED low beam malfunction RTT indicator illuminates when the LED bulb in the headlamp is not functioning correctly.
Lights On
When the parking lamps are turned on, the BCM sends the park lamp status to the IPC to illuminate the lights on RTT indicator.
Limited/Severely Limited Performance
The limited/severely limited performance RTT indicator illuminates when the battery temperature is excessively high or low, reducing or limiting vehicle performance.
Local Hazard Information (Except North America)
The IPC provides a local hazard information RTT indicator to inform the driver of a potential hazard ahead in order for the driver to reduce speed or prepare to take evasive action. The local hazard alert is part of a connected vehicle application (FordPass) that uses cellular-connected cloud-based data from the vehicle, other vehicles in the vicinity and public databases to compute road hazards and construction.
Low Washer Fluid Level
The low washer fluid level switch is hardwired to the IPC through a single signal circuit and is grounded through a separate ground circuit. The IPC provides a reference voltage to the washer fluid level switch. When the washer fluid is low, the washer fluid level switch closes to ground, pulling the reference voltage low, illuminating the low washer fluid level RTT indicator in the IPC.
Motor Over-Temperature
The IPC provides a RTT warning indicator to alert the driver the motor is over temperature.
Powertrain Malfunction (Wrench) Warning
The IPC provides a powertrain malfunction (wrench) RTT warning indicator to indicate a:
- BCM concern.
- AWD system concern.
- gearshift concern.
- powertrain concern
- transmission concern.
- high voltage battery charging concern
Ready to Drive
The ready to drive RTT indicator informs the driver the motor is on and the vehicle is ready to be driven.
Rear Seatbelt Monitor
The RCM monitors the seatbelt positions through the seatbelt buckle switch. The IPC provides a seatbelt monitor RTT indicator to indicate a rear seatbelt is not fastened.
Seatbelts/Belt-Minder
The RCM monitors the driver and front passenger seatbelt positions through the seatbelt buckle switch. The RCM provides the driver and passenger seatbelt buckle status to the IPC to turn on or turn off the seatbelt warning RTT indicator.
Speed Sign Recognition
The IPMA uses speed sign recognition software to detect and recognize road signs and sends the information to the IPC to display the posted speed on the traveled route.
Stability-Traction Control (Sliding Car Icon)
The stability-traction control (sliding car icon) RTT indicator informs the driver of the current status of the stability and traction control systems. The stability-traction control indicator illuminates when a fault condition exists or when an active traction control or stability control event is occurring.
Refer to ABS/Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) is turned on.
Traction Control Disabled (Sliding Car OFF Icon)
The stability-traction control is configured on/off from the console mounted switch, or turns off when a system fault is detected. The ABS module sends the traction control off indicator request message to the IPC to illuminate or turn off the stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) RTT indicator based upon the system state.
Refer to ABS/Brake/Stability-Traction Control System Indication description for information on the conditions when the stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) is turned on.
When a MyKey® administrator has set the AdvanceTrac® feature to always on and a MyKey® programmed key is in use, the stability-traction control system cannot be disabled. The menu selection in the centerstack display used to disable the stability-traction control system does not display when a MyKey® is in use, but remains active for the MyKey® administrator to select the AdvanceTrac® always on feature off. The stability-traction control indicator still functions normally to indicate a stability-traction control system fault and a stability-traction control active event.
TPMS Warning
If the BCM determines the tire pressure has exceeded the low tire pressure limits, the tire pressure warning indicator request message is sent to the IPC to illuminate the TPMSRTT warning indicator.
If a TPMS monitor or sensor fault condition exists, the BCM sends the tire pressure warning indicator request message to the IPC to flash the TPMSRTT warning indicator. The IPC flashes the TPMSRTT warning indicator for 75 seconds then turns the indicator on solid.
Turn Signal/Hazard
When the multifunction switch is in the LH or RH turn position or if the hazard switch is on, the BCM sends the left or right turn lamp on request to the IPC to flash the turn signal RTT indicator on and off.
Vehicle Plugged In (Charge Cable Connected)
The IPC provides a vehicle plugged in RTT indicator that illuminates when the vehicle is plugged into a charging source.