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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Description

1-4 SHIFT

Refer to Skip Shift Description and Operation in Manual Transmission


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

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

CHECK GAGES

The IPC illuminates the CHECK GAGES message when the IPC illuminates any following indicators.

    • Charging system
    • Engine coolant temperature
    • Low coolant
    • Low fuel
    • Low oil pressure

Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

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

MPH or 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 switch. The IPC sends a class 2 message indicating the requested units to the head up display (HUD).

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/METswitch. The IPC sends a class 2 message indicating the requested units to the head up display (HUD).

SECURITY

SECURITY: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Service Engine Soon: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls


Object Number: 676450  Size: GT

Traction Control Active: 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

ABS ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

ACTIVE HANDLING

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT

Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation in Transmission

CHANGE OIL NOW

The IPC illuminates the CHANGE OIL NOW message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil needs to be changed now. The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

CHANGE OIL SOON

The IPC illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed in the near future.The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

COMPETITIVE DRIVING

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

COOLANT OVER TEMP

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

CRUISE DISENGAGED

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control

CRUISE SET XX KM/H (XX MPH)

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control

DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

ENGINE PROTECTION, REDUCE ENGINE RPM

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls

FLAT TIRE-XX, MAX SPD 55, REDUCED HNDLG

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

HATCH AJAR

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End

HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE, REDUCE ENGINE RPM

The IPC illuminates the HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE message and then the REDUCE ENGINE RPM messages in the driver information center (DIC) in 3 second intervals if the IPC detects that the engine oil temperature exceeds 160°C (320°F). The IPC monitors the engine oil temperature signal circuit to determine the engine oil temperature. A low resistance indicates high engine oil temperature.

HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-XX

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

HIGH TRANS TEMP

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description in Automatic Transmission-4L60 E

HIGH VOLTAGE

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

LOW BRAKE FLUID

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

LOW FUEL

The IPC illuminates the LOW FUEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the PCM detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the fuel level .

LOW OIL LEVEL

The IPC illuminates the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM only monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a brief period when the key moves from ON to START. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

LOW OIL PRESSURE

The IPC illuminates the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the driver information center (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.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE-XX

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

LOW VOLTAGE

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

LOW WASHER FLUID

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

MAXIMUM SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH)

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control

OVER SPEED WARNING

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls

PULL KEY-WAIT 10 SEC

Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column

REDUCED ENGINE POWER

Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls

RESERVE FUEL

The IPC illuminates the RESERVE FUEL message driver information center (DIC) when the PCM detects the following conditions:

    • The fuel level is less than 12 L for 60 seconds.
    • The fuel level is less than 12 L for 5 seconds immediately after the ignition is turned ON, and the vehicle speed is less than 1 MPH.

The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

SERVICE ABS

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

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

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The IPC illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the driver information center ( DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

SHOCKS INOPERATIVE

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Contro

TONNEAU AJAR

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End

TRAC/ACT HNDLG-ON/OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRACTION SYS ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRUNK AJAR

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End

UPSHIFT NOW!

Refer to Skip Shift Description and Operation in Manual Transmission-MM6

WARM UP COMPLETE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System