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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: 676641  Size: GT

AWD Disabled: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation


Object Number: 1827938  Size: GT

Object Number: 2175058  Size: GT

Object Number: 2175081  Size: GT

Auto Stop: Starter/Generator Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Battery: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

The IPC displays the indicator when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise Engaged: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676459  Size: GT

DRL: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Low Coolant: Cooling Fan Description and Operation

ESP OFF

ESP OFF: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Seat Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Seat Belts: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1827935  Size: GT

Hill Start Assist: Hill Hold Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 1827934  Size: GT

Hybrid Fuel Economy: The hybrid fuel economy indicator notifies the driver when the vehicle is achieving a better than normal fuel economy. The indicator illuminates in the IPC when the ECM detects the vehicle fuel economy is better than normal and sends a serial data message to the IPC to turn the indicator ON. The indicator can be disabled and enabled using the DIC switch stem. When SET ECO HOLD is displayed in the DIC, use the DIC switch stem to select ON or OFF.


Object Number: 797811  Size: GT

Liftgate Ajar: Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation


Object Number: 676477  Size: GT

Low Fuel: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.


Object Number: 676470  Size: GT

Low Oil Level: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Oil Level indicator when the ECM detects that the engine oil level is less than a pre-determined value.


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Oil Pressure: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Engine Oil Pressure indicator when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil pressure condition.


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

Low Traction (Vehicle Dynamics Caution): ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

MIL: Engine Control Module Description for the 2.4L engine Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676623  Size: GT

Service Vehicle Soon: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Off: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1263786  Size: GT

Upshift Indicator: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM detects that the manual transmission needs to be shifted to a higher gear.


Object Number: 676482  Size: GT

Washer Fluid Level: Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

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: 2175058  Size: GT

Object Number: 2175081  Size: GT

Auto Stop: Hybrid Modes of Operation Description - HP5 or Starter/Generator Description and Operation - HP7


Object Number: 676641  Size: GT

AWD Disabled: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Battery: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

(Export)

BRAKE

BRAKE: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

Change Engine Oil: The IPC) displays this indicator when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting.


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676637  Size: GT

[DOOR AJAR]

Door Ajar: Power Door Locks Description and Operation


Object Number: 676459  Size: GT

DRL: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation

ESP OFF

ESP OFF: ABS Description and Operation

ESP ACTIVE

ESP ACTIVE: ABS Description and Operation

ESP NOT READY

ESP NOT READY: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Seat Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Seat 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


Object Number: 1827935  Size: GT

Hill Start Assist: Hill Hold Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 1827934  Size: GT

Hybrid Fuel Economy: The hybrid fuel economy indicator notifies the driver when the vehicle is achieving a better than normal fuel economy. The indicator illuminates in the IPC when the ECM detects the vehicle fuel economy is better than normal and sends a serial data message to the IPC to turn the indicator ON. The indicator can be disabled and enabled using the DIC switch.


Object Number: 797811  Size: GT

Liftgate Ajar: Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation


Object Number: 676477  Size: GT

Low Fuel: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.


Object Number: 676470  Size: GT

Low Oil Level: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Oil Level indicator when the ECM detects that the engine oil level is less than a pre-determined value.


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Oil Pressure: The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM determines that the engine oil pressure is low from the engine oil pressure switch.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

MIL: Engine Control Module Description for the 2.4L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L (LCS) engine


Object Number: 1568765  Size: GT

Passenger Air Bag Off: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1568767  Size: GT

Passenger Air Bag On: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

Reduced Engine Power: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L (LCS) engine


Object Number: 2175097  Size: GT

Regenerative Braking: Hybrid Modes of Operation Description - HP5


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 797818  Size: GT

Service AWD: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation


Object Number: 676623  Size: GT

Service Vehicle Soon: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.


Object Number: 2175088  Size: GT

Speed Sensitive Power Steering: Power Steering System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1263786  Size: GT

Upshift Indicator: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM detects that the manual transmission needs to be shifted to a higher gear.


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 2175099  Size: GT

Vehicle Ready: Hybrid Modes of Operation Description - HP5


Object Number: 676482  Size: GT

Washer Fluid Level: Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

When the compass calibration process is complete and successful, the DIC displays CALIBRATION COMPLETE..

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

The DIC provides the display that allows the resetting of the currently stored compass calibrations data and establish new calibration data. When the compass calibration is in process, the DIC displays CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The DIC displays this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil needs to be changed. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID

Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6T70/6T75 or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 2MT70

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED-IDLE ENGINE

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 2.2L or 2.4L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L (LCS) engine

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The DIC displays this message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined value.

HOOD OPEN

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE

The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).

JUMP ASSIST ACTIVE

Jump Assist Description and Operation

JUMP ASSIST ABORTED

Jump Assist Description and Operation

JUMP ASSIST DONE: TURN KEY TO START

Jump Assist Description and Operation

JUMP ASSIST READY: TURN KEY TO OFF

Jump Assist Description and Operation

JUMP ASSIST REQUIRED

Jump Assist Description and Operation

LIFT GATE OPEN

Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (Front and Rear)

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The DIC displays this message when the IPC requires programming.

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Air Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SOON

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

SERVICE HILL START ASSIST

Hill Hold Control Description and Operation

SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM

High Voltage Monitoring Systems Description - HP5 or Starter/Generator Description and Operation- HP7

SERVICE POWER STEERING

Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT DETERENT SYSTEM

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The DIC displays this message when the BCM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the vehicle emission system.

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6T70/6T75 or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 2MT70

SHIFT DENIED

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

SPEED SENSITIVE POWER STEERING

Power Steering System Description and Operation

STABILITRAK NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK OFF

ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.5L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.6L (LCS) engine

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL ON

ABS Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION HOT: IDLE ENGINE

Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6T70/6T75 or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 2MT70

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation