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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

(Canada)


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (U.S.)

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

(Canada)

CHANGE ENG OIL (U.S.)

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the remaining oil life percent. Once the oil is changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.


Object Number: 797817  Size: GT

(Canada)

CHECK GAGES (U.S.)

The IPC illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator under the following conditions:

    • The engine coolant temperature exceeds 125°C (257°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine coolant temperature.
    • The engine oil pressure is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine oil pressure.
    • The IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming.

Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

(Canada)

CRUISE (U.S.)

CRUISE: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts


Object Number: 797811  Size: GT

(Canada)

GATE AJAR (U.S.)

GATE AJAR: Refer to Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Body Rear End


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Low Fuel

Low Fuel: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

OVERSPEED

The IPC illuminates the OVERSPEED indicator when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake: Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation in Park Brake


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

(Canada)

REDUCED ENGINE POWER (U.S.)

REDUCED ENGINE POWER: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 797818  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE 4WD (U.S.)

SERVICE 4WD: Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

CHANGE TRANS FLUID

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description in Transmission

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The IPC illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the PCM detects a low engine oil level condition. The PCM only monitors the oil level switch signal circuit for a brief period between key on and ignition crank. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wiper/Washer System

CLEAR ROOF OBSTRUCTION

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

CLOSE THE ROOF

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

CLOSE THE TAILGATE

Refer to Endgate Description and Operation in Body Rear End

CLOSE OR OPEN THE ROOF

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The IPC illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the DIC when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating fuel level percent.

ICE POSSIBLE

The IPC illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message in the DIC when the outside air temperature drops below 4°C (39°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the body control module (BCM) indicating the outside air temperature.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The IPC illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message in the DIC when the PCM detects a low oil pressure condition with the signal circuit low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

OPEN THE ROOF

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

PARK TO OPERATE ROOF

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The IPC illuminates the PROGRAM CLUSTER message in the DIC when the IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming.

REAR ACCESS OPEN

Refer to Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Body Rear End

REAR WIPER OBSTRUCTION

Refer to Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wiper/Washer Systems

RFA X BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

ROOF IS CLOSED

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

ROOF IS CLOSING

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

ROOF IS OPENED

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

ROOF IS OPENING

Refer to Power Roof Description and Operation in Roof

SEE MANUAL TAILGATE

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation in Body Rear End

SERVICE AIR BAG

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

TAILGATE AJAR

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation in Body Rear End

TAILGATE GLASS DOWN

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation in Body Rear End

TAILGATE OPEN

Refer to Endgate Description and Operation in Body Rear End

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message in the driver information center (DIC) when the power control module (PCM) detects a low fuel pressure condition. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description in Transmission

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems