(VCFRONT_a182)12V battery must
be replaced soonSoftware updates
will not complete until serviced
The 12V battery has aged or degraded and
needs to be replaced. Until the battery is
replaced, vehicle software updates will not
complete.
It is recommended to replace the battery at
your earliest convenience. In the meantime,
continue normal use of the vehicle.
The vehicle is still OK to drive with this alert
present, for a period of time. However, if you
continually delay the 12V battery replacement,
the vehicle may eventually not have enough
power to start or restart.
If the 12V battery is too low to turn on the
vehicle or open the doors, follow the jump
start instructions in the Owner's Manual. Jump
Starting the 12V Battery.
For more information on the battery system,
see the Battery Information section of the
Owner’s Manual. Battery Information on page
157.
(VCFRONT_a192)Electrical system
power reducedVehicle may shut
down unexpectedly
The electrical system cannot maintain the
voltage required to support all vehicle
features.
If you drive the vehicle while this alert is
present, certain features may be disabled or
function at a reduced level due to the low
voltage. It is also possible the vehicle will shut
down unexpectedly.
Try turning o non-critical features, like seat
heaters or cabin fans, to help the vehicle
maintain electrical power for as long as
possible.
Eliminating or reducing usage of non-critical
features may allow the vehicle to reach its
destination without shutting down, although
this is not guaranteed.
Schedule service before your next planned
drive. The vehicle may shut down
unexpectedly or may not restart without
service.
(VCSEC_a221)Tire pressure lower
than recommendedCheck tire
pressure and refill as needed
This alert does NOT indicate that there is a flat
tire.
The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
has detected that the air pressure in one or
more of your tires is at least 20% lower than
the recommended cold tire pressure. This
recommended pressure should be displayed
on the Tire and Loading information label.
See the Maintaining Tire Pressures section of
Tire Care and Maintenance on page 167 for
detailed information on how to keep the tires
properly inflated.
This alert may appear in cold weather because
the tire pressure decreases when cold.
• Although drops in tire pressure are
expected in colder weather, air should still
be added to maintain the recommended
cold tire pressure.
• The alert may clear as the vehicle is
driven. This is because the tires will warm
up and the tire pressure will increase.
• Even if the alert clears, the tires
should still be refilled with air once
they have cooled. The recommended
cold tire pressure should be
maintained.
If you repeatedly see this alert for the same
tire, have the tire inspected for a slow leak.
For more information on tire pressure and
inflation, see the Tire Care and Maintenance
section in the Owner’s Manual. Tire Care and
Maintenance on page 167.
Troubleshooting Alerts
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