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Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages
Table 3: Information Center Telltale Assembly and Auxiliary Displays

IPC Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the oil pressure switch/sensor


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Front Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

km/h

The IPC displays the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that Metric units have been requested.


Object Number: 1985425  Size: GT

Lane Departure Warning: Object Detection Description and Operation


Object Number: 1551498  Size: GT

Lights On Warning: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL): Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis

MPH

The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the cluster detects that English units have been requested.


Object Number: 761560  Size: GT

Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Low: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS Description and Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL OFF

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

DIC displays this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is low and the engine oil needs to be changed. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

CHECK BRAKE FLUID

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Cooling System Description and Operation

CHECK GAS CAP

Fuel System Description

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CLEAN RADAR

Cruise Control Description and Operation

CLEAN SENSOR-PARK ASSIST

Object Detection Description and Operation

CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM

Object Detection Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

DRIVER 1

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER 2

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER X POSITION SAVED

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The DIC displays this message when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than 7.84 percent from the ECM.

FOLLOWING GAP

Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation

HOOD AJAR

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

HOT SHOT SYSTEM ACTIVE

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the ambient air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).

KEY FOB BATTERY LOW

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE

Object Detection Description and Operation

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor/switch.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

PROGRAMMING ACTIVE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

PROGRAMMING EXIT

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RADAR CRUISE NOT READY

Cruise Control Description and Operation

RECALL NOT ALLOWED WHILE DRIVING

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST

Brake Assist System Description and Operation

SERVICE PARK ASSIST

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE RADAR CRUISE

Cruise Control Description and Operation

SERVICE HOT SHOT SYSTEM

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM

Front Suspension Description and Operation Rear Suspension Description and Operation

SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM

Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Transmission Indicators and Messages

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF

Object Detection Description and Operation

SPEED LIMIT XXX (MPH/KMH)

The DIC displays the speed limit when selected from the DIC switch. Also the DIC notifies the driver when the speed limit is exceeded.

ADVISORY XXX (MPH/KMH)

The DIC displays the advised speed when selected from the DIC switch. The advisory notifies the driver the advised speed limit for the local area.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS ACTIVE

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK OFF

ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED THEFT PROBLEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Transmission Indicators and Messages

TRUNK OPEN

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

The DIC displays this message when the IPC determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation


Information Center Telltale Assembly and Auxiliary Displays

Symbol

Description

Passenger Seatbelt Indicator

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

Passenger Air Bag On Indicator

SIR System Description and Operation

Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator

SIR System Description and Operation

Vehicle Alert Indicator

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Cruise Active

Cruise Control Description and Operation