Warnings, Indicators, and Messages

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Warning and indicator lights (telltales) with icon symbols are displayed on the physical dashboard and on ICU screens. The positions of the telltales and warnings vary, but most telltale symbols are standard. See the below tables for a listing of different warnings and telltales in addition to messages and popup screens.

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.

Important: Depending upon local jurisdictional emissions guidelines, vehicles and/or engines that are domiciled outside of the U.S. and Canada may not be compliant with EPA10 or GHG21 regulations. Noncompliant vehicles may not be equipped with all of the telltales shown in the below tables.

Table 1, Engine Related Indicators

Warnings, Indicators, and Messages

Engine System

Telltale

Color

Description

Related Messages

Red

Stop Engine*

Indicates a serious fault that requires engine shutdown immediately. The engine protection system will reduce the maximum engine torque and speed, and, if the condition does not improve, will shut down the engine within 30 to 60 seconds.

Safely bring the vehicle to a stop on the side of the road and shut down the engine as soon as the red light is seen. If the engine shuts down while the vehicle is in a hazardous location, turn the key to the OFF position for a few seconds, then restart the engine and move the vehicle to a safer location.

Various

Red

Engine Oil Level Warning

Red

Low Engine Oil Pressure

Indicates the engine oil pressure is below the minimum allowable pressure.

ICUC Warning

Red

Engine Oil Temperature Warning

Red

Low Coolant Level

Red

High Coolant Temperature

Indicates the coolant temperature is above the maximum allowable temperature.

ICUC Warning

Amber

Check Engine*

Indicates an engine condition (low oil pressure, low coolant level, high coolant temperature, high DPF soot level, uncontrolled DPF regeneration, or battery voltage 11.9 volts or less) that requires correction.

Correct the condition as soon as possible. If the condition worsens, the STOP engine lamp will illuminate.

Various

Amber

Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)*

A steadily illuminated amber MIL lamp indicates an engine fault that effects emissions.

Amber

Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)*

Alternate Engine Malfunction Indicator lamp.

A steadily illuminated amber MIL lamp indicates an engine fault that effects emissions.

Amber

Engine Oil Level Caution

Amber

Engine Oil Pressure Caution

Amber

Low Coolant Level Caution

Amber

High Coolant Temperature Caution

Amber

Start Blocked

Indicates that the system is preventing the starter from cranking. This can occur when the ignition switch is turned to START before the gauge sweep has completed.

Display of the Start Blocked screen does not indicate a problem with the starter.

Turn the ignition switch back to ON, wait for the message to turn off, then turn the ignition switch to START again.

ICUC Notice

Amber

Start Blocked

Alternative Telltale for Start Blocked.

Green

Start Engine

Green

Optimized Idle Active

Indicates optimized idle is active.

    Table 1, Engine Related Indicators

    *See Chapter 14 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency for an explanation of the after treatment system (ATS) warning indicators, and actions required to avoid further engine protection steps.

    Table 2, Transmission Related Indicators

    Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

    Transmission

    Telltale

    Color

    Description

    Related Messages

    Red

    Transmission Fluid Level Warning

    Indicates low transmission fluid level.

    Safely bring the vehicle to a stop as soon as possible.

    Amber

    Caution Check Transmission

    Indicates an undesirable transmission condition.

    Amber

    Low Transmission Fluid Level Caution

    Indicates low transmission fluid level.

    Amber

    High Transmission Temperature

    Indicates transmission is overheating.

    ICUC Caution

      Table 2, Transmission Related Indicators

      Table 3, Brake Related Indicators

      Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

      Brakes

      Telltale

      Color

      Description

      Related Messages

      Red

      Low Brake Air Pressure (EPA10 and Newer)

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

      Red

      Low Brake Air Pressure (EPA10 and Newer)

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

      ICUC Warning

      Red

      Parking Brake Engaged

      (EPA10 and Newer)

      Indicates the parking brake is engaged.

      Red

      Parking Brake Engaged

      (EPA10 and Newer)

      Alternative icon indicating the parking brake is engaged.

      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 restart the vehicle.

      Amber

      Winch Brake Caution

      Amber

      Work Brake Caution

      Green

      Descent Control Mode Engaged

      Green

      Engine Brake Engaged

      Indicates the engine brake is enabled.

        Table 3, Brake Related Indicators

        Table 4, Driving Safety Related Icons

        Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

        Driving Safety

        Telltale

        Color

        Description

        Related Messages

        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

        Electronic Stability Program Off

        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 immediately to ensure full braking capability.

        Amber

        Trailer Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)

        Momentary illumination indicates the trailer ABS is engaged.

        Solid illumination indicates a problem with the trailer ABS.

        Repair the ABS immediately to ensure full braking capability.

        Amber

        Active Brake Assist Active

        Indicates Active Brake Assist is engaged.

        Amber

        Active Brake Assist Unavailable (GHG14 and newer)

        Indicates the Active Brake Assist system is not available.

        ICUC Caution

        ICC5 Telltale

        Amber

        Lane Departure Unavailable

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

        Only on vehicles equipped with Detroit Assurance radar.

        ICUC Telltale

        Amber

        Lane Departure Unavailable

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

        Only on vehicles equipped with Detroit Assurance radar.

        ICUC Caution

        ICC5 Telltale

        Amber

        Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available

        Indicates that Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available

        Only on vehicles equipped with a radar-based collision warning and mitigation system (CWS/CMS).

        ICUC Telltale

        Amber

        Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available

        Indicates that Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available

        Only on vehicles equipped with a radar-based collision warning and mitigation system (CWS/CMS).

        ICUC Caution

        If ACC is not available, Active Lane Assist (ALA) will not be available.

        Amber

        IPPC Error

        Green

        Adaptive Cruise Control Active

        Red

        Adaptive Power Steering (APS) Error

        An error with APS deactivates Active Lane Assist (ALA).

        Blue

        Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Active

        LKA is a component of Active Lane Assist (ALA) along with Lane Departure Protection (LDP).

        If Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is not available, ALA will not be available.

        This is also the Switch icon

        Grey

        Lane Keep Assist (LKA) on Standby

        When LKA is OFF there is no steering wheel icon

        Amber

        Gear Teach Mode in Progress

        Green

        AERO active

        Indicates that aerodynamic height control (AERO) is active.

          Table 4, Driving Safety Related Icons

          Table 5, Suspension Related Indicators

          Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

          Suspension

          Telltale

          Color

          Description

          Related Message

          Amber

          Suspension Higher than Normal Ride Height / Axle Lifted

          Indicates the current rear suspension height is above the normal ride height.

          ICUC Caution

          Amber

          Suspension Lower Than Normal Ride Height / Axle Dropped

          Indicates the current rear suspension height is below the normal ride height.

          ICUC Caution

          Amber

          Suspension Height

          Amber

          Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) Error

          Indicates Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) active fault.

          ICUC Caution

          Amber

          Load Transfer

          Indicates the ECAS system is applying the maximum available vehicle load on the drive axle up to the maximum gross axle weight rating (GAWR).

          ICUC Caution

          Amber

          5th Wheel Adjust

            Table 5, Suspension Related Indicators

            Table 6, Battery Related Indicators

            Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

            Battery

            Telltale

            Color

            Description

            Related Messages

            Red

            Battery Critical

            Red

            Battery Failure

            Amber

            Battery Failure

              Table 6, Battery Related Indicators

              Table 7, Tire Related Indicators

              Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

              Tire Related Indicators

              Telltale

              Color

              Description

              Related Messages

              Red

              Low Tire Pressure Warning

              Indicates a notable loss of tire pressure in at least one tire.

              If a tire monitoring system is available, the tire(s) with low pressure will be highlighted red.

              Amber

              Low Tire Pressure Warning

              Indicates low tire pressure in at least one tire.

              If a tire monitoring system is available, the tire(s) with low pressure will be highlighted amber.

              Amber

              Automatic Traction Control (ATC) Active

              Flashing indicates a wheel spin event has been detected, and the ATC system is active.

              Amber

              Automatic Traction Control (ATC) Deactivated

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

              ICUC Caution

                Table 7, Tire Related Indicators

                Table 8, Fuel Related Indicators

                Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                Fuel

                Telltale

                Color

                Description

                 

                Related Messages

                Amber

                Low Fuel

                Indicates low fuel level.

                Refill the main fuel tank.

                Amber

                Water in Fuel Warning

                Indicates the fuel may contain water.

                Drain any water collected in the fuel/water separators.

                  Table 8, Fuel Related Indicators

                  Table 9, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Related Icons

                  Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                  Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

                  Telltale

                  Color

                  Description

                  Related Messages

                  Red

                  Diesel Particulate Filter Critical

                  Indicates a parked regen is required immediately.

                  ICUC Warning

                  Amber

                  Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Status

                  Solid illumination indicates a regen is required. Change to a more challenging duty cycle (such as highway driving) to raise exhaust temperatures for at least twenty minutes, or perform a parked regen.

                  Blinking indicates that a parked regen is required immediately. An engine derate and shutdown will occur.

                  ICUC Caution

                  Amber

                  Diesel Particulate Filter Inhibited

                  Green

                  Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration in Progress

                  Indicates a regen is in progress.

                  Amber

                  High Exhaust System Temperature (HEST)*

                  Slow (10-second) flashing indicates a regeneration (regen) is in progress.

                  When the HEST lamp is illuminated, do not park the vehicle near objects that can be harmed by high temperatures or flammable materials.

                  Solid illumination indicates high exhaust temperatures at the outlet of the tail pipe when speed is below 5 mph (8 km/h).

                  Amber

                  Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid

                  Indicates low diesel exhaust fluid.

                  Fill the DEF tank.

                  See Chapter 14 for an explanation of the after treatment system (ATS) warnings, and actions required to avoid further engine protection steps.

                  Amber

                  Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid

                  Alternative icon to indicate Low Diesel Exhaust Fluid.

                  Fill the DEF tank.

                  See Chapter 14 for an explanation of the after treatment system (ATS) warnings, and actions required to avoid further engine protection steps.

                    Table 9, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Related Icons

                    Table 10, Lamp Indicators

                    Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                    Lamps

                    Telltale

                    Color

                    Description

                    Related Information

                    Green

                    Right-Turn Indicator On

                    Flashing indicates the outside right-turn signal lamps are activated.

                    Green

                    Left-Turn Indicator On

                    Flashing indicates the outside left-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

                    Daytime Running Lamps On

                    Indicates the daytime running lamps are on.

                    Blue

                    Auxiliary Drive Lamps On

                    Indicates the auxiliary drive lamps are on.

                    Blue

                    Utility Lamps On

                    Indicates the utility lamps are on.

                    Green

                    Taillights / Marker Lamps On

                    Indicates the taillights, aka marker lamps, are on.

                      Table 10, Lamp Indicators

                      Table 11, Passenger Safety Indicators

                      Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                      Passenger Safety

                      Telltale

                      Color

                      Description

                      Related Message

                      Red

                      Unfastened Seat Belt

                      On some vehicles, activates with an audible alert when the system detects that the parking brake is off and the driver seat belt is not fastened.

                      On vehicles with a seat occupancy sensor, the seat being occupied, seat belt not fastened, and parking brake off will cause this warning to activate.

                      On other vehicles, this lamp illuminates for 15 seconds when the ignition is first turned on.

                      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.

                      Have the restraint system checked and repaired immediately.

                        Table 11, Passenger Safety Indicators

                        Table 12, Weather Related Indicator

                        Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                        Weather

                        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 12, Weather Related Indicator

                          Table 13, ICU Application Icons

                          Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                          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 13, ICU Application Icons

                            Table 14, Air Gauge Indicators

                            Telltales, Indicator Icons, and Messages

                            Air Gauge Indicators

                            Telltale

                            Color

                            Description

                            Related Messages

                            Red

                            Primary Air Warning

                            Red

                            Secondary Air Warning

                            Red

                            Application Air Warning

                            Amber

                            Primary Air Caution

                              Table 14, Air Gauge Indicators

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                              Document Number: 0000110744
                              Manual Publication Date: 2024-09-03
                              Topic Publication Date: 2024-05-07