Black plate (31,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-31Vehicle MessagesMessages displayed on the DICindicate the status of the vehicleor some action may be neededto correct a condition. Multiplemessages may appear one afteranother.The messages that do notrequire immediate action canbe acknowledge and clearedby pressing any DIC button.The messages that requireimmediate action cannot be cleareduntil that action is performed.All messages should be takenseriously and clearing the messagedoes not correct the problem.The following are the possiblemessages and some informationabout them.Battery Voltage andCharging MessagesBATTERY LOW STARTVEHICLEWhen the vehicle’s batteryis severely discharged, thismessage will display and fourchimes will sound. Start the vehicleimmediately. If the vehicle is notstarted and the battery continuesto discharge, the climate controls,heated seats, and audio systemswill shut off and the vehicle mayrequire a jump start. These systemswill function again after the vehicleis started.SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEMOn some vehicles, this messagedisplays if there is a problemwith the battery charging system.Under certain conditions, thecharging system light may also turnon in the instrument panel cluster.See Charging System Light onpage 5‑18. Driving with this problemcould drain the battery. Turn off allunnecessary accessories. Have theelectrical system checked as soonas possible. See your dealer.Brake System MessagesSERVICE BRAKE SYSTEMThis message displays along withthe brake system warning light ifthere is a problem with the brakesystem. See Brake System WarningLight on page 5‑21. If this messageappears, stop as soon as possibleand turn off the vehicle. Restart thevehicle and check for the messageon the DIC display. If the messageis still displayed or appears againwhen you begin driving, the brakesystem needs service as soon aspossible. See your dealer.
