Telltale Warnings and Messages

em2 & eP4 dm 03.07.000

Telltale warnings appear on the driver display to alert the driver of hazards.

The colors of telltales and warnings indicate the hazard level: red (warning), amber (caution), green and blue (active status), grey (passive status), white (informational). Blue is currently used to indicate an active phone call, that a software download is available, and that utility lamps and high beams are on.

Warnings, Indicators, and Messages Tables

See the following tables for descriptions of what the telltales are signaling, and related messages.

For ePowertrain Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Braking and Traction Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Detroit Assurance Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Coolant Level Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Steering Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Driving Safety Related Icons as shown, see Table .

For Tire Pressure Monitoring System Telltales and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Passenger Safety Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Exterior-Lamps Telltale Lamps and Messages as shown, see Table .

For Outside Ambient Temperature Icon, as shown, see Table .

For ICU Application Icons as shown, see Table .

Table 1, ePowertrain Telltale Lamps and Messages

Telltale

Color

Description

Related Messages

Blue

Charger Connected to Vehicle

A flashing telltale indicates the vehicle is actively charging.

Solid illumination indicates the desired SOC has been reached and that the charger is connected to the vehicle.

When a charging coupler is plugged into the vehicle, the vehicle's ability to drive is inhibited.

Blue

Powertrain Active

Signals that the ePowertrain is activated and the vehicle is ready to drive.

If a door is opened when the parking brake is disengaged and the powertrain is active, a popup appears.

Amber

Low-Voltage Battery Problem

A low-voltage battery problem has been detected.

Red

Low-Voltage Battery Failure

The low-voltage batteries have failed or cannot be detected.

White

High-Voltage Battery Charge Normal Operation

The high-voltage batteries have a high enough charge to operate the vehicle.

Amber

High-Voltage Battery Charge Low

Indicates an state of charge warning is active.

Turn off unneeded features drawing power.

Drive the vehicle for 30-60 minutes, or manually charge the low-voltage batteries.

Amber

High-Voltage Battery Problem

Indicates a non-critical battery fault, such as one of the high-voltage batteries going offline.

Take the vehicle in for service.

Red

High-Voltage Battery Failure

A thermal event has been detected inside a high-voltage battery.

Bring the vehicle to a safe stop, apply the park brake, turn the keyswitch to off, and exit the cab within the next five minutes.

If there is time, press in the eStop button.

The vehicle must be on for the high-voltage battery thermal event detection system to be active.

Amber

ePowertrain problem

A high-voltage battery or ePowertrain problem has been detected.

A derate program has been activated or the driving range has been reduced.

Take the vehicle in for service.

Red

ePowertrain Error

A high-voltage battery or ePowertrain problem has been detected. Stop immediately.

Amber

eDrive problem

An eDrive problem has been detected

Red

eDrive error

And eDrive error has been detected

    Table 1, ePowertrain Telltale Lamps and Messages

    Table 2, Braking and Traction Telltale Lamps and Messages

    Telltale Lamp

    Color

    Description

    Related Information

    Green

    Recuperative Braking

    Indicates recuperative braking has been activated by moving the right-hand multifunctional control stalk into position 1, 2, or 3 (low, medium, or high).

    A blue line will appear on the charge portion of the power gauge showing the amount of available recuperative braking requested.

    Green

    Descent Control Mode

    Indicates descent control mode is active.

    The driver should always be ready to intervene by applying the service brakes. On steep roads recuperative braking may not be able to maintain the vehicle set speed.

    Amber

    Hill Start Aid Disengaged

    A blinking telltale indicates hill start aid is inactive.

    A solid telltale indicates a fault with the system.

    To turn on HSA, press the HSA OFF switch again or cycle the vehicle keyswitch.

    Grey

    Brake Hold Mode Engaged

    Indicates brake hold mode is active.

    The service brake will be maintained when the driver takes their foot off the brake pedal.

    Brake hold mode is released when the accelerator pedal is pressed, the work brake is set, or the park brake is set.

    Red

    Park Brake Engaged

    Indicates the park brake is engaged.

    Always engage the park brake before exiting the vehicle.

    Red

    Low Brake Air Pressure

    Indicates air pressure in the primary or secondary reservoir has dropped below approximately 70 psi (483 kPa).

    Bring the vehicle to a safe stop and have the air system repaired before continuing.

    A buzzer will sound if the park brake is released or the vehicle is moving when the air pressure has dropped below 70 psi.

    Amber

    Tractor Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

    Momentary illumination indicates the vehicle ABS is engaged.

    Solid illumination indicates a problem with the vehicle ABS.

    Repair the ABS to ensure full braking capability.

    Even if the ABS is completely inoperative, normal braking ability is maintained.

    Amber

    Automatic Traction Control (ATC) Active

    A flashing telltale lamp indicates a wheel spin event has been detected, and the ATC system is active.

    Amber

    Automatic Traction Control (ATC) Deactivated

    Indicates the ATC SPIN switch has been pressed to allow wheel slip.

    Press the switch again to active ATC.

    Red

    Brake System Warning

    Solid telltale.

    Indicates a failure in the Antilock Braking System/Electronic Braking System (ABS/EBS) or the electronic air processing unit (EAPU).

    Stop the vehicle and call for service.

      Table 2, Braking and Traction Telltale Lamps and Messages

      Table 3, Detroit Assurance Telltale Lamps and Messages

      Telltale

      Color

      Description

      Related Messages

      Green

      Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Active

      Indicates that adaptive cruise control is on and active.

      Amber

      Adaptive Cruise Control Unavailable

      Indicates that Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available

      Amber

      Active Brake Assist Unavailable

      Indicates the Active Brake Assist system is not available.

      Amber

      Lane Departure Warning Unavailable

      Indicates that lane departure warning is disabled due to minimum speed, lack of lane markings, or system not being available.

      Blue

      Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Active

      Lane Keep Assist is on and making micro-steering adjustments to keep the vehicle in the preferred lane position.

      When Lane Keep Assist is off there is no steering wheel telltale.

      Lane Keep Assist (LKA) is a component of Active Lane Assist (ALA).

      Grey

      Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on but inactive

      Lane Keep Assist is on but inactive. Reasons for inactivity include:

      • Lane markings cannot be identified.

      • There has been a significant change in load with the ignition switched on.

      If Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available, Active Lane Assist (ALA) is not available. Lane Keep Assist (LKA) is a component of ALA.

      Red

      Auto Stop Active

      When Auto Stop activates at the end of the Lane Keep Assist warning cascade, the Auto Stop telltale appears.

      When Auto Stop has brought the vehicle to a standstill, the Auto Stop telltale clears.

      The Auto Stop warning window: "Auto Stop Started Throttle to Cancel" appears when Auto Stop initiates.

        Table 3, Detroit Assurance Telltale Lamps and Messages

        Table 4, Coolant Level Telltale Lamps and Messages

        Telltale

        Color

        Description

        Related Messages

        Amber

        Low Coolant Level

        The battery coolant level is low.

        OR

        The eDrive coolant level is low.

        Fill the low cooling system reservoir at the first opportunity.

        A pop-up message will specify which coolant level is low.

        Red

        Very Low Coolant Level

        The battery coolant level is very low.

        OR

        The eDrive coolant level is very low.

        Stop the vehicle and fill the low cooling system reservoir.

        A pop-up message will specify which coolant level is low.

          Table 4, Coolant Level Telltale Lamps and Messages

          Table 5, Steering Telltale Lamps and Messages

          Telltale

          Color

          Description

          Related Information

          Amber

          Electro-hydraulic Power Steering (EHPS) Error

          One reason this telltale appears if is the power to the EHPS pumps exceeds a set current level.

            Table 5, Steering Telltale Lamps and Messages

            Table 6, Driving Safety Related Icons

            Telltale

            Color

            Description

            Amber

            Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Active

            Flashing indicates a stability event has been detected, and the ESC system is active.

            Solid illumination indicates a problem with the stability system. Repair the ESC system immediately to ensure full stability capability.

            Amber

            Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) Error

            Indicates and active ECAS fault.

            Amber

            IPPC Error

            Green

            AERO active

            Indicates that aerodynamic height control (AERO) is active.

              Table 6, Driving Safety Related Icons

              Table 7, Tire Pressure Monitoring System Telltales and Messages

              Telltale

              Color

              Description

              Related Messages

              Red

              Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning

              At least one tire has very low tire pressure, very high tire pressure, or a high tire temperature.

              The TPMS screen will highlight which tire and what the issue is.

              Amber

              Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Caution

              At least one tire has high tire pressure or a TPMS battery is low and needs to be replaced.

              The TPMS screen will highlight which tire is affected.

                Table 7, Tire Pressure Monitoring System Telltales and Messages

                Table 8, Passenger Safety Telltale Lamps and Messages

                Telltale

                Color

                Description

                Related Message

                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.

                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.

                White

                Left-Hand Door Unlatched

                Indicates the left-hand door on two door cab is unlatched.

                White

                Right-Hand Door Unlatched

                Indicates the right-hand door on two door cab is unlatched.

                White

                Both Doors Unlatched

                Indicates both doors on a two door cab are unlatched.

                  Table 8, Passenger Safety Telltale Lamps and Messages

                  Table 9, Exterior-Lamps Telltale Lamps and Messages

                  Telltale

                  Color

                  Description

                  Green

                  Left-Turn Indicator On

                  Flashing indicates the left-turn signal lamps are activated.

                  Green

                  Right-Turn Indicator On

                  Flashing indicates the right-turn signal lamps are activated.

                  Blue

                  High-Beams On

                  Indicates the high-beam headlights are on.

                  Green

                  Low-Beams On

                  Indicates the low-beam headlights are on.

                  Blue

                  Automatic High-Beams On

                  Indicates the high-beam headlights have been set to automatic and are on.

                  Grey

                  Automatic High-Beams Off

                  Indicates the high-beam headlights have been set to automatic and are off.

                  Green

                  Automatic Low-Beams On

                  Indicates the low-beam headlights have been set to automatic and are on.

                  Grey

                  Automatic Low-Beams Off

                  Indicates the low-beam headlights have been set to automatic and are off.

                  Green

                  Taillights / Marker Lamps On

                  Indicates the taillights, aka marker lamps, are on.

                    Table 9, Exterior-Lamps Telltale Lamps and Messages

                    Table 10, Outside Ambient Temperature Icon

                    Telltale

                    Color

                    Description

                    Related Pop-Up Message

                    White

                    Snowflake

                    Indicates ambient air temperature has dropped below 34°F (1°C).

                    Pay attention to road conditions and watch for ice.

                    ICUC Caution

                      Table 10, Outside Ambient Temperature Icon

                      Table 11, ICU Application Icons

                      Telltale

                      Color

                      Description

                      Related Information

                      Blue

                      Active Phone Call

                      Indicates a phone is connected to the ICU and a call is active.

                      The phone screen in the infotainment section of the ICU will also show an active call, including the number being called and call length.

                      Blue

                      Software Download Available

                      Indicates a software download is available.

                      For reasons of security and optimal vehicle functioning, software updates should be quickly installed.

                      A pop-up message will also appear.

                        Table 11, ICU Application Icons

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                        Document Number: 0000087920
                        Manual Publication Date: 2024-03-21
                        Topic Publication Date: 2025-02-13