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Battery Warning Light
If this light is displayed
when the engine is
running, you may have a
problem with your charging
system.
The battery display will also stay on while the key is in
RUN until the engine is started.
If the light stays on after starting the engine it could
indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some
other charging system problem. Have it checked right
away. Driving with this light displayed could drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with this light
displayed, it helps to turn off all your accessories, such
as the radio and the air conditioner.
Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is not
running, but the ignition is
in RUN, this gage
shows your battery’s state
of charge in DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. Readings between the
low and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a
large number of electrical accessories are operating in
the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an
extended period. This condition is normal since the
charging system is not able to provide full power
at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow the charging system to create maximum power.
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DIC Warnings and Messages
Warning 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. If there is more than one message
that needs to be displayed they will appear one after
another. Some messages may not require immediate
action but you should press the select button to
acknowledge that you received the message and clear it
from the display. Some messages cannot be cleared
from the display because they are more urgent. These
messages require action before they can be removed
from the DIC display. The following are the possible
messages that can be displayed and some information
about them.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING
If the battery is not charging during operation, this
message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this
problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible. Press the select
button to acknowledge this message and clear it
from the DIC display.
BUCKLE SEATBELT
If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing
system, this message reminds you to buckle the
driver’s and/or passenger’s seatbelt. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 1-82. The message will come
on and a chime will sound when the ignition is in
RUN and the following conditions occur:
The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled.
The driver’s seatbelt is unbuckled and the
passenger’s seatbelt is unbuckled with the
passenger airbag enabled.
Press the select button to acknowledge the message
and clear it from the DIC display.
BUCKLE PASSENGER
If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing
system, this message reminds you to buckle the
passenger’s seatbelt. SeePassenger Sensing System
on page 1-82. This message will come on and a
chime will sound when the ignition is in RUN and the
driver’s seatbelt is buckled and the passenger’s seatbelt
is unbuckled with the passenger airbag enabled.
Press the select button to acknowledge this message
and clear it from the DIC display.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Radio with CD............................................3-81
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-108
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-134
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-78
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-77
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-135
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-137
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-139
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation..........2-45, 2-47
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Level Control...................................4-61
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-29
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-24
Autoride™.....................................................4-62
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-18
B
Backing Up....................................................4-72
Battery..........................................................5-44
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-70
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-45
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-43
Before You Drive...........................................3-122
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-24
Bench Seat....................................................1-16
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-8
Brake
Parking......................................................2-37
System Warning Light..................................3-46
Brake Adjustment............................................5-44
Brake Fluid....................................................5-41
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-23
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-44
Brake Wear...................................................5-43
Brakes..........................................................5-41
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-21
BUCKLE PASSENGER....................................3-70
BUCKLE SEATBELT.......................................3-70
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-55
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Headlamps.................................................5-55
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