Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Cadillac SLS 2008

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Table 1:	IPC Indicators
Table 2:	DIC Warning Messages

IPC Indicators

Symbol	Description
	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation .
BRAKE (Domestic)	Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
	Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
	Cruise: (w/o Adaptive Cruise Control) Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
km/h	km/h: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
	Lights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Low Engine Oil Pressure: Refer toIndicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine, to Engine Control Module Description for the 4.6L engine
MPH	MPH: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
	Rear Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Security: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation
	Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Tire Pressure Monitor: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol	Description
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine or to Fuel System Description for the 4.6L engine
CHECK OIL LEVEL	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
CLEAN RADAR	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Driver #	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT - AC OFF	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
FUEL LEVEL LOW	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
HOOD AJAR	Refer to Body Front End
ICE POSSIBLE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
NO FOBS DETECTED	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
SERVICE AC SYSTEM	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST	Refer to Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK	Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE HEADLAMP LEVEL	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE	Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
SERVICE STABILITY SYS	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE STEERING SYS	Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS	Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
SHIFT DENIED	Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS NOT READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS OFF	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM	Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation
TRACTION ACTIVE	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission
TRUNK OPEN	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
VEHICLE OVERSPEED (Export Only)	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
WD DR:# PA:#	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation
WD DR:# PA:# LR:# RR:#	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation

The driver information center (DIC) display the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life drops below 5 percent. The ECM sends a GMLAN message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting the CHANGE ENGINE OIL display. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

Ice Possible

The driver information center (DIC) display ICE POSSIBLE for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F). The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives a GMLAN message indicating the outside air temperature from the HVAC/ECC (electronic Climate Control).

Km/h and MPH

km/h: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the cluster that Metric units have been requested.

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

Low Fuel

The driver information center (DIC) displays FUEL LEVEL LOW when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the fuel level is less than 7.84 percent. The IPC receives a GMLAN message indicating the fuel level from the engine control module (ECM).

Low Oil Level

The driver information center (DIC) displays CHECK OIL LEVEL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low oil level sensor/switch. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives a GMLAN indicating a low engine oil level condition.

Low Oil Pressure

The driver information center (DIC) displays OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor/switch. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives a GMLAN message requesting display of the indicator from the ECM.

Service Vehicle Soon

The driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE VEHICLE SOON when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that re not related to the emissions system. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives a GMLAN message requesting illumination from the instrument panel module (IPM).

Vehicle Overspeed (Export Only)

The driver information center (DIC) displays VEHICLE OVERSPEED when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).