Instruments and Controls

Vehicle Messages

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DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another.

All messages should be taken seriously.

Vehicle messages appear as code numbers. The owner manual indicator and service vehicle soon light may also be displayed.

The following is a list of all possible messages. Depending on the vehicle, some of these messages may not be available.

10: Brakes Overheated

15: Check High Mounted Brake Lamp

16: Check Brake Lamps

17: Headlamp Leveling

Malfunction - Contact Service

18: Left Low Beam Failure

20: Right Low Beam Failure

21: Check Left Position Lamp

22: Check Right Position Lamp

23: Reversing Lamp Failure

24: License Plate Lamp Failure

25: Left Front Turn Indicator Failure

26: Left Rear Turn Indicator Failure

27: Right Front Turn Indicator Failure

28: Right Rear Turn Indicator Failure

58: Winter Tire Recognition

65: Theft Attempted

75: Service AC System

81: Service Transmission

82: Change Engine Oil Soon

89: Service Vehicle Soon

95: Service Airbag

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