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

Indicators

Symbol

Reference

1 - 4 SHIFT

Refer to Skip Shift Description and Operation


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: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake: Refer to ABS 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: 676462  Size: GT

Headlights On: 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: 761560  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

SECURITY: Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

CHECK ENGINE

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 6.0L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 7.0L engine


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

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


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

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

ABS ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

ACTIVE HANDLING

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

ACTIVE HANDLING ON/OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

ACTIVE HANDLING READY

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW/HIGH

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life remaining is low and the engine oil needs to be changed. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

CHECK BRAKE FLUID

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

CHECK GAS CAP

Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 6.0L engine

or

Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 7.0L engine

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition.

CHECK POSITION OF CARGO DIVIDER

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

COOLANT OVER TEMP

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

CRUISE DISENGAGED

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

CRUISE SET XX KM/H (XX MPH)

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

The IPC displays the LEFT DOOR AJAR or RIGHT DOOR AJAR message in the DIC when the body control module (BCM) detects that all or one of the doors is open.

ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED - STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE PROTECTION, REDUCE ENGINE RPM

Refer to Engine Control Module Description

FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

FOB BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-XX

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

HOT ENGINE-A/C OFF

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The driver information center (DIC) displays the ICE POSSIBLE message when the ambient air temperature drops below 2°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F) the ICE POSSIBLE message turns off.

INTRUSION SENSOR (OFF/ON)

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

KM/H

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

KNOWN FOB

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

LOW FUEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the ECM detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

LOW OIL LEVEL

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects that the oil level is below a pre-determined value.

LOW OIL PRESSURE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE-XX

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

MAXIMUM # FOBS LEARNED

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

MAXIMUM SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH)

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation

MPH

The IPC illuminates the mph indicator when the IPC detects that English units have been requested.

NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

NO FOBS DETECTED

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

OFF-ACC TO LEARN

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

OVER SPEED WARNING

The DIC displays this message when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).

PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

READY FOR FOB #X

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REDUCED ENGINE POWER

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 6.0L engine

or

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 7.0L engine

SERVICE ABS

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C

Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

SERVICE ELECT SYSTEM

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM

Refer to Fuel System Description and Evaporative Emission Control System Description

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the DIC when the IPC detects certain malfunctions not related to the vehicle emissions system.

SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL

Refer to Memory Seats Description and Operation

SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

SHIFT TO PARK

Refer to Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation

SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

SHIFT TO REVERSE

Refer to Skip Shift Description and Operation and Manual Transmission Description and Operation

SHOCKS INOPERATIVE

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation

(XX) TIRE FLAT MAX SPEED 55, REDUCE HANDLING

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TONNEAU AJAR

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TOO FAST FOR TOP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TOP NOT SECURE

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TRACTION SYS ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON/OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION SYSTEM ON/OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages

TRUNK AJAR

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

UPSHIFT NOW

Refer to Skip Shift Description and Operation and Manual Transmission Description and Operation