Cadillac Escalade: Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE
When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, this message will display and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not started and the battery continues to discharge, the climate controls, heated seats, and audio systems will shut off and the vehicle may require a jump start. These systems will function again after the vehicle is started.
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM
On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light . Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action
may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
The messages that do not require ...
Brake System Messages
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a
problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light . If this
message appears, sto ...
See also:
Trailer electrical connection
NOTICE
Only connect approved electrical circuits, which are in good condition, to the
trailer socket.
When a trailer electrical connection is made, and the vehicle’s direction indicators ...
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
A. Drain Plug
B. Fill Plug
If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the transfer
case, some lubric ...
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed
and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check
the door for obstru ...
