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Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ANTI-LOCK

ABS (CANADA)

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: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (CANADA)

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

CHANGE OIL SOON

The IPC illuminates the CHANGE OIL SOON indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

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

CRUISE

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

DOOR/TRUNK

Door Ajar: Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

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

LOW COOLANT

Low Engine Coolant: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

LOW FUEL

The IPC illuminates the low fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating fuel level percent from the PCM.

LOW OIL

The IPC illuminates the LOW OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM only monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a brief period when the key moves from ON to START. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC illuminates the LOW OIL PRESSURE indicator in the message center when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil pressure, and the signal circuit is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination message from the PCM.

LOW TIRE

Low Tire Pressure: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

LOW TRAC

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

LOW WASH

Low Washer Fluid: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wiper/Washer Systems

SECURITY

Security: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(CANADA)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Control-3.1L or to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-3.8L

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The IPC illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the DIC when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

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

TRAC OFF

Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System