Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Buick Allure 2009

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Table 1:	Indicators
Table 2:	DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol	Reference
	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
BATTERY	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BRAKE	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engines or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.8L engine
	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the fuel level low indicator when the IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM/PCM indicating a low fuel condition.
	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
km/h	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the Metric mode is selected in the IPC (if equipped with the base IPC U2E) or selected from the DIC information switch (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8).
	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil level indicator when the PCM/ECM detects the engine oil level is low. The PCM/ECM monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch to determine the oil level.
	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil pressure indicator when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.
	Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
MPH	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the MPH indicator when the English mode is selected in the IPC (if equipped with the base IPC U2E) or selected from the DIC information switch (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8)
	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
	Service Vehicle Soon: The instrument panel cluster displays the service vehicle soon indicator when the PCM/ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
	Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
	Traction Control/Stability Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
A/C Off For Engine Protection	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Brake Fluid Low	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Battery Saver Active	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Charging System/Generator Fault	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Check Gas Cap	Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engines or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.8L engine
Delayed Locking	Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Door Ajar - Driver	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar-Left Rear	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar - Passenger	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar - Right Rear	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Engine Coolant Hot	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon)	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation and to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
Headlamps Suggested	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Hood Ajar	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Hot Trans Fluid	Refer to Electronic Component Description
Key Fob Battery Low	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Key In Ignition Reminder	Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
Left Front Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Left Rear Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Low Coolant	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Low Fuel	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the IPC receives a serial data message from the PCM/ECM indicating a low fuel condition (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8).
Low Oil Level	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.
Low Oil Pressure	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.
Low Washer Fluid	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Park Break On	Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation
Park Lamps On	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Reading Lamp On	Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Reduced Engine Power	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
Reduced Power Stop When Safe	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
Remote Start Disabled	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Remote Start Failed (Service Remote Start)	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Right Front Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Right Rear Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Service ABS System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Brake System	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Service Park Lamps	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Service Vehicle Soon	The instrument panel cluster displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
Service Theft System	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Service Stability System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Traction System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Stability Control System Active	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Stability Control Off	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Starting Disabled (Due To Theft System)	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Starting Disabled (Due To Electronic Throttle Control)	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
Traction System Active	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Traction System Off	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Theft System Not Programmed	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Trunk Open	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Turn Signal On	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Washer Fluid Low	Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation