2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 130

5-22 Instruments and Controls The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. Vehicle Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another. The messages are displayed for several seconds each. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you should press and release the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display. Each message must be acknowledged individually. Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they can be cleared. You should take any messages that appear on the display seriously and remember that clearing the messages only makes the messages disappear, not correct the problem. Brake System Messages ABS (Antilock Brake System) FAULT This message displays if there is a problem with the Antilock Brake System (ABS). Check the ABS as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Braking on page 9‑4 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑15 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages SERVICE CHARG (Charge) SYS (System) This message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the battery warning light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on page 5‑12. The battery will not be charging at an optimal rate and the vehicle will lose the ability to enter the fuel economy mode. The vehicle is safe to drive, however have the electrical system checked by your dealer. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display. BRAKES This message displays if there is a problem with the brakes. Check the brakes as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Braking on page 9‑4 and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑15 for more information. Press and release the reset stem to acknowledge the message and clear it from the display.