Battery voltage and charging messages, Brake system messages, Door ajar messages – CHEVROLET 2012 Impala User Manual

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Chevrolet Impala Owner Manual - 2012

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Instruments and Controls

Battery Voltage and
Charging Messages

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

This message displays when the
system detects that the battery
voltage is dropping beyond a
reasonable level. 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

This message displays when there
is a problem with the generator and
battery charging systems. Driving
with this problem could drain the

battery. Turn off all unnecessary
accessories. Stop and turn off the
vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so. Have the electrical system
checked by your dealer immediately.

Brake System Messages

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

This message displays when
service is required on the brake
system. Have the brake system
serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible. The brake system warning
light also appears on the instrument
panel cluster when this message
appears on the DIC. See Brake
System Warning Light on
page 5‑18
.

Door Ajar Messages

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

This message displays when the
driver door is not closed properly.
Make sure that the door is closed
completely.

HOOD OPEN

If your vehicle has the remote start
feature, this message displays when
the hood is not closed properly.
Make sure that the hood is closed
completely. See Hood on page 10‑5.

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

This message displays when the
driver side rear door is not closed
properly. Make sure that the door is
closed completely.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

This message displays when the
front passenger door is not closed
properly. Make sure that the door is
closed completely.

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

This message displays when the
passenger side rear door is not
closed properly. Make sure that the
door is closed completely.

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