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Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

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

(Export)

BRAKE (Domestic)

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: 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 instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the cluster 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: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The DIC displays this indicator when the engine control module (ECM) detects a severe low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): 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

MPH

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the mph indicator when the cluster detects that Metric units have been requested.


Object Number: 761560  Size: GT

Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Security Indicator Malfunction


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control Off: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

SERVICE CHARGING SYS

Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH

Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW

Charging System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEAT BELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEAT BELT - PASSENGER

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life drops below 5 percent.

CHECK BRAKE FLUID

Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Cooling System Description and Operation

CHECK GAS CAP

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)

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CLEAN RADAR

Cruise Control Description and Operation

CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM

Object Detection Description and Operation

COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE

ABS Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

Driver #

Refer to the Owner's Manual

ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT - AC OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

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

ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCED RPM

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

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The DIC displays ICE POSSIBLE for 10 seconds when the outside 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 AJAR

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

NO FOBS DETECTED

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 a severe low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

RADAR CRUISE NOT READY

Cruise Control Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

SECURE MODE

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE AC SYSTEM

Air Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST

Brake Assist System Description and Operation

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

SERVICE HEADLAMP LEVEL

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE PARKING BRAKE

Park Brake System Description and Operation

SERVICE RADAR CRUISE

Cruise Control Description and Operation

SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITY SYS

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE STEERING SYS

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS

Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

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

Transmission Indicators and Messages

SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF

Object Detection Description and Operation

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

SPORT SHIFT ACTIVE

Transmission Indicators and Messages

STABILITY SYS ACTIVE

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS OFF

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS READY

ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED THEFT PROBLEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIRE PRESSURE WARNING

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TOURING MODE

ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION ACTIVE

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

(Gulf States 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

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation