Battery voltage and charging messages, Brake system messages, Cruise control messages – CHEVROLET 2012 Traverse User Manual

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Chevrolet Traverse Owner Manual - 2012

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Instruments and Controls

The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed
and some information about them.

Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

This message displays when the
system detects that the battery
voltage is dropping below expected
levels. The battery saver system
starts reducing certain features of
the vehicle that you may be able to
notice. At the point that the features
are disabled, this message is
displayed. It means that the vehicle
is trying to save the charge in the
battery.

Turn off all unnecessary
accessories to allow the battery to
recharge.

The normal battery voltage range is
11.5 to 15.5 volts.

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 on
page 5‑17
.
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.

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 on page 5‑20
.
If this message
appears, stop as soon as possible
and turn off the vehicle. Restart the
vehicle and check for the message

on the DIC display. If the message
is still displayed or appears again
when you begin driving, the brake
system needs service as soon as
possible. See your dealer.

Cruise Control Messages

CRUISE SET TO XXX

This message displays whenever
the cruise control is set. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑31
for more
information.

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
obstructions, and close the door
again. Check to see if the message
still appears on the DIC.

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