These messages will appear if there is a problem sensed in one of your vehicle's
systems. Vehicles that are first sold in Canada will have a number after each message.
This number helps to identify the problem. You must then press INFO or INFO RESET
to clear the display screen for further use. However, be sure to take any message
that appears on the display screen seriously and remember that pressing the INFO or
INFO RESET button will only make the message disappear, not the problem.
DIC messages can also be displayed in French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
Contact your GM dealer to have the language display adjusted for your vehicle.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING - 7: This message will appear if
the battery is not being charged. Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer
at your earliest convenience.
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE - 27: This message is displayed when
the vehicle has detected that the battery voltage is dropping beyond a reasonable
point. The battery saver system will start reducing certain features of the vehicle
that you may not be able to notice. At the point that features are disabled, this
message is displayed. It means that the vehicle is trying to save the charge in the
battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to recharge.
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH - 8: This message shows that the
electrical charging system is overcharging (more than 16 volts). To avoid being
stranded, have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer. You can reduce
the charging overload by using the accessories. Turn on the lamps and radio, set the
climate control on AUTO and the fan speed on HI, and turn the rear window defogger
on. You can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal
range is 11.5 to 15.5 volts when the engine is running.
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6: This message will appear when
the electrical system is charging less than 10 volts or if the battery has
been drained. If this message appears immediately after starting, it is possible that
the generator can still recharge the battery. The battery should recharge while driving
but may take a few hours to do so. Consider using an auxiliary charger (be sure to
follow the manufacturer's instructions) to boost the battery after returning home
or to a final destination. If this message appears while driving or after starting
your vehicle and stays on, have it checked immediately by your GM dealer to
determine the cause of this problem. To help the generator recharge the battery quickly,
you can reduce the load on the electrical system by turning off the accessories. You
can monitor battery voltage on the DIC by pressing the INFO button. The normal range
is 11.5 to 15.5 volts.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82: This means that the life of the
engine oil has expired. See
Scheduled Maintenance
.
After an oil change, the oil life indicator must be reset. See
Engine Oil Life System
. See
Engine Oil
and
Oil Life Indicator
for more information.
CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47: This message will appear when
it is time to change the transaxle fluid. See
Scheduled Maintenance
for the proper fluid and change intervals.
After
the transaxle fluid has been changed, the transaxle fluid change indicator must be
reset. See "How to Reset the Transaxle Fluid Indicator" under
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID - 37: This message will display if the
ignition is in ON to inform the driver that the brake fluid level is low. Have the
brake system serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible. See
Brake System Warning and Parking Brake Indicator Light
.
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2: This message will appear when
there is a low level of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer
as soon as possible. See
Engine Coolant
.
CHECK FUEL GAGE - 50: (Analog Cluster) This message will
appear when the fuel supply is less than 5 gallons (18.9 L) and the
display is turned off. A single chime will also sound when this message is displayed.
CHECK GAS CAP - 61: This message will appear if the gas
cap has not been fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to ensure that it
is on properly.
CHECK OIL LEVEL - 36: For correct operation of the low
oil sensing system, your vehicle should be on a level surface. A false CHECK OIL LEVEL
message may appear if the vehicle is parked on a grade. The oil level sensing system
does not check for actual oil level if the engine has been off for a short period
of time, and the oil level is never checked while the engine is running. If the CHECK
OIL LEVEL message appears, and your vehicle has been parked on level ground with the
engine off for at least 30 minutes, the oil level should be checked by observing
the oil dipstick. Prior to checking the oil level, be sure the engine has been off
for a few minutes and your vehicle is on a level surface. Then check the dipstick
and add oil if necessary. See
Engine Oil
.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE - 144: This message is displayed when
the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system detects a low or high tire pressure condition
in one or more of the road tires.
By pressing the INFO button up or down,
the DIC display will show which tire or tires do not have the correct inflation pressure.
The system will display the air pressure, the tire location (LF, RF, RR or LR), and
LOW TIRE if the air pressure is low or HIGH TIRE if the air pressure is high. The
tire pressure information is available in English or metric measurements. For example,
a driver's side front tire that is low may be shown as: 22 PSI LF TIRE LOW.
The correct tire inflation pressure should be set to those shown on the Tire
and Loading Information label. See
Loading the Vehicle
for the location of this label. For more information regarding proper
tire inflation, see
Inflation - Tire Pressure
.
If a tire is low, you should stop as soon as possible and inspect your tire(s) for
damage. If a tire is flat, see
If a Tire Goes Flat
.
Once the TPM system detects the low or high tire pressure condition, the message
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE will be displayed whenever you start the engine. To remove or
clear the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message, you will need to set the tire(s) to the proper
tire pressure. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure
.
See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
for
more information.
Caution: When the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is displayed on the Driver Information
Center and the tire pressure is low, your vehicle's handling capabilities
will be reduced during severe maneuvers. If you drive too fast, you could
lose control of your vehicle. You or others could be injured. Don't drive
over 55 mph (90 km/h) when the tire pressure is low. Drive cautiously and
correct the tire pressure as soon as you can.
CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25: This message means that your
vehicle is low on windshield washer fluid. See
Windshield Washer Fluid
.
DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140: This message will display anytime
the key is in ON, the transaxle is not in PARK (P) and the driver's door is
open or ajar. A chime will sound when the vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph
(4.8 km/h).
DRIVE NO. X (1 or 2): This message will be displayed with the
key in ON and while entering FEATURE PROGRAMMING, but only if the vehicle is equipped
with memory seats. The message will show which driver is activating the personalization
feature. It will only stay on for five seconds. This message can be customized for
you by your GM dealer.
ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE - 44: This message will
appear when the engine coolant temperature is over 262°F (128°C). Stop and
allow your vehicle to idle in PARK (P) until it cools down and the message
is removed. Do not increase engine speed above a normal idle. If it does not cool
down, turn off the engine and have it serviced by your GM dealer before driving
it again. Severe engine damage can result from an overheated engine. See
Engine Overheating
.
Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating,
severe engine damage may occur. If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel
cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do not increase the engine
speed above normal idling speed. See
Engine Overheating
for more
information.
ENGINE HOT-AC OFF - 16: This message displays when
the engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. To avoid
added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning compressor is automatically turned
off. When the coolant temperature returns to normal, the A/C operation will automatically
resume. You can continue to drive your vehicle. If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your GM dealer as soon as possible to avoid compressor
damage.
ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE - 42: This message will
appear when the engine has overheated. Stop and turn the engine off immediately to
avoid severe engine damage. See
Engine Overheating
.
A multiple chime will also sound when this message is displayed.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED - 41: This message informs you that
the vehicle is reducing engine power because the transaxle is being placed in gear
under conditions that may cause damage to the vehicle's engine, transaxle or ability
to accelerate.
FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11: This message serves as a warning
that the fuel level in the tank is critically low. Stop for fuel soon. A single chime
will sound when this message is displayed.
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED - 23: If it is dark enough outside
and the headlamps and Twilight Sentinel® controls are off, this message will display
on the DIC. This message informs the driver that turning on the exterior lamps is
recommended even though the DRL are still illuminated. It has become dark enough outside
to require the headlamps and/or other exterior lamps. This message will also appear
if the optional Rainsenseā¢ wiping feature is on and the Twilight Sentinel®
is off.
ICE POSSIBLE - 13: This message appears when the outside
air temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions.
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR - 142: The left rear door is open
or ajar when this message appears. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will sound if the vehicle's
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE - 35: If this message appears
while the engine is running, stop the engine and do not operate it until the cause
of low oil pressure is corrected. Severe damage to the engine can result. A multiple
chime will sound when this message is displayed.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - 141: The right front passenger's
door is open or ajar when this message appears. The ignition must be in ON and the
transaxle not in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will sound if
the vehicle's speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR - 143: The right rear door is open
or ajar when this message appears. The ignition must be in ON and the transaxle not
in PARK (P) for this message to display. A chime will sound if the vehicle's
speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
SERVICE AC SYSTEM - 14: This message appears when the
electronic sensors that control the air conditioning and heating systems are no longer
working. Have the climate control system serviced by your GM dealer if you
notice a drop in heating and air conditioning efficiency.
SERVICE AIR BAG - 83: There is a problem with
the airbag system when this message appears. Let only a qualified technician work
on your vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer immediately.
SERVICE CHARGING SYS - 102: This message will display
when a problem with the charging system has been detected. Have your vehicle serviced
by your GM dealer.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS - 106: This message will display
if an electrical problem has occurred within the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or
the ignition switch. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101: The Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) has detected a problem within the fuel system when this message appears. Have
your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107: A problem with the idle control
has occurred when this message displays. Have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE STABILITY SYS - 54: If you ever see the SERVICE
STABILITY SYS message, it means there may be a problem with your stability enhancement
system. If you see this message, try to reset the system (stop, turn off the engine,
then start the engine again). If the SERVICE STABILITY SYS message still comes on,
it means there is a problem. You should see your GM dealer for service. Reduce
your speed and drive accordingly. A single chime will also sound when this message
is displayed.
SERVICE STEERING - 127: This message is displayed when
a problem has been detected in the magnetic speed variable assist steering system.
If this message comes on, service is required. See your GM dealer.
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS - 84: This message is displayed
to indicate that the suspension system is not operating properly. To correct this
problem, have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer.
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM - 34: This message means there is
a problem with the PASS-Key ® III system. A fault has been detected in
the system which means that the system is disabled and is not protecting the vehicle.
The vehicle usually restarts, however, you may want to take your vehicle to your GM dealer
before turning off the engine.
SERVICE TPM SYSTEM - 51: When this message is displayed,
the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working properly. See your GM dealer
for service.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100: See your GM dealer
for repair.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3: This message is displayed when
a non-emissions related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your vehicle serviced
by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
SPEED LIMIT TO 90 - 113: A failure in the suspension control
system has occurred when this message appears. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
determines the speed to which your vehicle is limited. Have your vehicle serviced
by your GM dealer if this message appears.
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55: You may see the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message on the Driver Information Center. It means that an advanced, computer-controlled
system has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you
are steering. This stability enhancement system activates when the computer senses
that your vehicle is just starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice
or other slippery spot on the road. When the system is on, you may hear a noise or
feel a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal.
When the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message is on, you should continue to steer in the direction you want
to go. The system is designed to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving
situations by making the most of whatever road conditions will permit. If the STABILITY
SYS ENGAGED message comes on, you will know that something has caused your vehicle
to start to spin, so you should consider slowing down. A single chime will also sound
when this message is displayed.
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY - 33: This message will appear
when the PASS-Key® III system detects that an improper ignition key is
being used to try to start the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged, it may need to be replaced. If it is not damaged, remove the key and try
to start the vehicle again. If it still does not start, try another ignition key or
see your GM dealer for service.
THEFT ATTEMPTED - 40: This message is displayed if the
theft system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from your vehicle.
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111: This message will appear
when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) detects that the maximum speed for your vehicle
has been reached. The speed of your vehicle will surge as the fuel supply is cut off.
Your vehicle's top speed is based on the top speed rating of the tires. This ensures
that your vehicle stays in a safe operating range for the tires.
TRACTION ENGAGED - 91: When your traction control system
is limiting wheel spin, the TRACTION ENGAGED message will be displayed. Slippery road
conditions may exist if this message is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.
This message will stay on for a few seconds after the traction control system stops
limited wheel spin.
TRACTION OFF - 89: This message will be displayed after
the traction control system has been turned off using the TRAC ON/OFF button on the
center console.
TRACTION READY - 90: This message informs the driver that
the traction control system is available. Pressing the TRAC ON/OFF button on the center
console once turns the traction control system off. Pressing the button again turns
the system back on. This message will automatically disappear from the display after
five seconds.
TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56: This message displays when the
traction control system has been temporarily shut off because your vehicle's brakes
have overheated. This message does not indicate a problem with your vehicle's traction
control system. After a few minutes, the traction control system will be available
again and the TRACTION READY message will appear.
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112: This message indicates that
the transaxle fluid in your vehicle is too hot. Stop and allow your vehicle to idle
until it cools down or until this message is removed.
TRUNK OPEN - 24: This message indicates that the trunk
is open when the ignition is on.
TURN SIGNAL ON - 20: If you drive your vehicle for more
than a mile with a turn signal on, this message will appear as a reminder to turn
off the turn signal. A multiple chime will sound when this message is displayed.
VEHICLE OVERSPEED - 52: This message is displayed when
the vehicle speed exceeds a certain limit as required by some export countries. A
continuous chime will sound when this message is displayed.