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Transmission Indicators and Messages


Transmission Indicators and Messages
The following transmission-related indicators and messages may be displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).

Change Transmission Fluid
This illuminates when the TCM determines that the transmission fluid life is less than 10%. Once the TCM determines that the transmission fluid life is greater than 10% the light will go OFF.

Service Transmission
This illuminates when the TCM determines that there is a fault in the transmission.
"Trans Hot Idle Engine"
This message is displayed when the TCM detects a transmission fluid temperature (TFT) equal to or greater than 132°C (269°F) for 1 minute.