Driver Information Indicators and Messages

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The following indicators are used to inform the driver of several different factors.

TRAILER CONNECTED

This message will be briefly displayed when a trailer with electric brakes is first connected to the vehicle. This message will automatically turn off in about ten seconds. The driver can also acknowledge this message before it automatically turns off.

CHECK TRAILER WIRING and TRAILER NOT CONNECTED

This message will be displayed if:

The system detects a trailer with electric brakes is connected to the vehicle, and then the trailer harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle. If a trailer connection is made initially and the vehicle or trailer wiring connections is not correct the TRAILER NOT CONNECTED message will be displayed during the ignition key up as if there is no trailer connected.
The trailer connection is recognized initially and then a disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stationary, this message will automatically turn off in about thirty seconds. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is reconnected.
A disconnect of the trailer wiring harness occurs while the vehicle is moving, the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will continue until the ignition is turned off. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off or if the trailer harness is re-connected or repairs are completed.
There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. The CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off.
A poor connection at the 7-way connector may cause the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message. Some aftermarket 7-way trailer side connector adapters or plugs may cause deformation or excessive wear to the vehicles trailer terminals. It is recommended that you use an OEM or Pollak Heavy Duty 7-Way Trailer Side Connector Adapter.

SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM

This message will be displayed when there is a problem with the trailer brake control system. If this message persists over multiple ignition cycles there is a concern with the trailer brake system. Take your vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to have the trailer brake system diagnosed and repaired.

TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT Display

This display menu can be accessed by scrolling through the Driver Information Center menu, or any time the trailer gain +/- button is depressed, or the manual trailer brake apply lever is actuated. The trailer gain display is 0 to 10 in 0.5 step increments, and indicates the current user setting of the trailer output gain. The trailer output is 0 to 10 bars in 1 bar increments, and indicates the output power provided to the trailer brakes, relative to the gain setting.