Indicators (telltales) and Messages
Telltales and messages appear on the driver display. The positions of the telltales vary, but most use standard symbols.
The colors of telltales indicate the hazard level as follows: red (warning), amber (caution), green (normal function), blue (active status), grey (passive status), white (informational).
The colors of messages indicate the hazard level as follows: red (warning), amber (caution), grey (informational).
Telltales for passenger safety related features are listed in Table . Every vehicle may not be equipped with every feature.
Table 1, Passenger Safety Telltale Lamps and Messages
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Telltale |
Color |
Description |
Related Message |
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Red |
Unfastened Seat Belt |
Indicates the driver's seat belt is unfastened. |
When the system detects that the parking brake is off and the driver seat belt is not fastened an audible alert activates. |
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Amber |
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Error |
Indicates a malfunction has occurred in the restraint system and restraint system components may be triggered unintentionally or may not deploy as intended during an accident. |
If the SRS telltale appears, have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately. |
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White |
Left-Hand Door Unlatched |
Indicates the left-hand door on two door cab is unlatched. |
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White |
Right-Hand Door Unlatched |
Indicates the right-hand door on two door cab is unlatched. |
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White |
Both Doors Unlatched |
Indicates both doors on a two door cab are unlatched. |
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