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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

IPC Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

(Export)

BRAKE (Domestic)

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: (w/o Adaptive Cruise Control) Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1551498  Size: GT

Lights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Engine 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.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine, to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.6L engine or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.4L engine


Object Number: 761560  Size: GT

Rear Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Refer to Security Indicator Inoperative


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

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

The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life drops below 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

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 or to Fuel System Description for the 4.4L engine

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The driver information center (DIC) displays CHECK OIL LEVEL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch.

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

When the driver door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display DRIVER DOOR AJAR. If the door is still ajar and the vehicles speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph) the DDM will send GMLAN serial data message to the IRC requesting 5 chimes to sound.

Driver #

Refer to the Owner's Manual

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 Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.4L engine

FUEL LEVEL LOW

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.

HOOD AJAR

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The driver information center (DIC) displays ICE POSSIBLE for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).

KEY FOB BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

KM/H

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

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

When the left rear door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR. If the door is still ajar when the vehicles speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph) the LRDM will send a GMLAN serial data message to the IRC requesting 5 chimes to sound.

MPH

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

NO FOBS DETECTED

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

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.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

When the passenger door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display PASSENGER DOOR AJAR. If the door is still ajar when the vehicles speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph) the PDM will send a GMLAN serial data message to the IRC requesting 5 chimes to sound.

RADAR CRUISE NOT READY

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

When the right rear door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR. If the door is still ajar when the vehicles speed is greater than 4.8 km/h (3 mph) the RRDM will send a GMLAN serial data message to the IRC requesting 5 chimes to sound.

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 Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages or Transmission Indicators and Messages

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE VEHICLE SOON when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

SHIFT DENIED

Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

SPORT SHIFT DENIED

Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 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 THEFT PROBLEM

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages or Transmission Indicators and Messages

TRUNK OPEN

When the trunk is ajar the rear compartment lid ajar switch is closed. This grounds the rear compartment lid ajar switch signal circuit to the RIM. The RIM then reports the switch status with a serial data message. The message is read by the IPC and a TRUNK OPEN message is displayed by the driver information center (DIC).

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

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).

WASHER FLUID LOW

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation