Message Center; Charging System Indicator Message; Service Traction System Warning - Page 183

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Message Center

The message center is located at the top of the
instrument panel cluster in between the tachometer and
speedometer. It gives you important safety and
maintenance facts.

Charging System Indicator Message

The charging system 
battery symbol will come
on in the message center
when you turn on the
ignition as a check to 
show you it is working.

It will remain on as long as the engine is not running. It
should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on,
or comes on while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the charging system. It could indicate that
you have problems with a generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have it checked right away.
Driving while this indicator appears in the message
center could drain your battery.

If you must drive a short distance with the message on,
be certain to turn off all your accessories, such as the
radio and air conditioner.

Service Traction System Warning 
Message (Option)

United States

Canada

If your vehicle has the traction control system and this
message is displayed when you’re driving, there may be
a problem with your traction control system. Your
vehicle may need service.

When this message is displayed, the traction control system
will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.

If there’s an engine

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related and brake system problem

that is specifically related to traction control, the traction
control system will turn off and the warning message
will come on. If the brake system problem is caused by
the brakes beginning to overheat, the brakes will need to
cool down before the traction control system warning
message will turn off.

If the traction control system warning message comes on
and stays on for an extended period of time when the
system is turned on, your vehicle needs service.