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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

(Canada)

AIR BAG

(U.S.)

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR

BRAKE


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

CRUISE

Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Front Fog Lamp: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

km/h

km/h: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation


Object Number: 676462  Size: GT

(Canada)

LIGHTS ON

(U.S.)

Lights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Engine Oil Pressure: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

MPH

MPH: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation


Object Number: 761560  Size: GT

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

SECURITY

Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

(U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.6L


Object Number: 676445  Size: GT

(Canada)

TRACTION CONTROL

(U.S.)

Traction Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

BATTERY NOT CHARGING - 7

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE - 27

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH - 8

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW - 6

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

CHANGE BRAKE PADS - 125

Refer to Disc Brake System Description and Operation in Disc Brakes

CHANGE ENGINE OIL - 82

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

CHANGE TRANS FLUID - 47

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description in Automatic Transaxle - 4T80-E

CHECK BRAKE FLUID -37

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL - 2

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

CHECK FUEL GAGE - 50

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

CHECK GAS CAP - 61

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.6 L

CHECK OIL LEVEL -36

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE - 144

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

CHECK WASHER FLUID - 25

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems

DRIVER DOOR AJAR - 140

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

DRIVER NO X

Refer to Driver Personalization in Personalization

ENGINE COOLANT HOT, IDLE ENGINE - 44

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

ENGINE HOT - AC OFF - 16

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED, STOP ENGINE - 42

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

ENGINE POWER REDUCED - 41

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.6 L

FUEL LEVEL LOW - 11

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED -23

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

ICE POSSIBLE - 13

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR - 142

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE - 35

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR - 141

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR - 143

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

SERVICE AC SYSTEM - 14

Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation in HVAC Systems - Automatic

SERVICE AIR BAG - 83

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR

SERVICE CHARGING SYS - 102

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS - 106

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM - 101

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.6 L

SERVICE IDLE CONTROL - 107

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.6 L

SERVICE STABILITY SYS - 54

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE STEERING SYS - 127

Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation in Variable Effort Steering

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS - 84

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC)

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM - 34

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

SERVICE TRANSMISSION - 100

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description in Automatic Transaxle - 4T80-E

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON - 3

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

SPEED LIMITED TO XX - 113

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC)

STABILITY SYS ENGAGED - 55

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY - 33

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

THEFT ATTEMPTED - 40

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF - 111

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.6 L

TRACTION ENGAGED - 91

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRACTION OFF - 89

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRACTION READY - 90

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRACTION SUSPENDED - 56

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE - 112

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description in Automatic Transaxle - 4T80-E

TRUNK OPEN - 24

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End

TURN SIGNAL ON - 20

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

VEHICLE OVERSPEED - 52

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Change Engine Oil

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL -- 82 message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil life is 0 percent. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

Check Fuel Gage

The IPC illuminates the CHECK FUEL GAGE -- 50 message in the DIC when the IPC is in the gages OFF mode and the fuel level is less than 18.9 liters (5 gallons). The message will be cleared when the IPC determines that the fuel level is at least 21.1 liters (7 gallons). The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating the fuel level from the PCM.

Check Oil Level

The IPC illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL -- 36 message in DIC when the PCM detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM briefly monitors the engine oil level switch at predetermined intervals. IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

Fuel Level Low

The IPC illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW -- 11 message in the DIC when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than 11.4 liters (3 gallons). The message will be cleared when the IPC determines that the fuel level is at least 18.9 liters (5 gallons). The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating the fuel level from the PCM.

Ice Possible

The IPC illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE -- 13 message in the DIC when the outside air temperature drops below 2.2°C (36°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating the outside air temperature from the instrument panel module (IPM).

Km/h and MPH

km/h: The IPC illuminates the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that metric units have been requested. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ENG/MET button of the DIC switch.

MPH: The IPC illuminates the MPH indicator when the IPC detects that English units have been requested. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ENG/MET button of the DIC switch.

Low Engine Oil Pressure

The IPC illuminates the engine oil pressure indicator when the PCM detects low engine oil pressure, and the signal circuit is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The IPC illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE -- 35 message in the DIC when the PCM detects low engine oil pressure, and the signal circuit is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

Service Electrical System

The IPC illuminates the SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS -- 106 message in the DIC when one of the following conditions exist:

    • The dash integration module (DIM) detects a malfunction that is related to the ignition switch. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the DIM.
    • There is a powertrain related code present. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

Service Vehicle Soon

The IPC illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON -- 3 message in the DIC when the PCM detects certain malfunctions that are unrelated to the emission system. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM .

Vehicle Overspeed

The IPC illuminates the VEHICLE OVERSPEED -- 52 message in the DIC when the PCM detects that the vehicle speed is greater than 120 km/h (74.5 mph). The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.