Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Chevrolet Corvette 2008

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Driver Information and Entertainment 🢒 Displays and Gages 🢒 Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Table 1:	Indicators
Table 2:	DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol	Reference
1 - 4 SHIFT	1-4 SHIFT: Skip Shift Description and Operation
	ABS: ABS Description and Operation
	Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation
BRAKE	Brake: ABS Description and Operation
	Fasten Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Front Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Headlights On: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
MPH or KM/H	The IPC displays KM/H when the IPC detects that the Metric unit has been requested via the DIC. The IPC diaplays MPH when the IPC detects that the English unit has been requested via the DIC.
(Export Only)	Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
CHECK ENGINE	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Engine Control Module Description
	Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
	Traction Control Off: ABS Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
ABS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
ACTIVE HANDLING	ABS Description and Operation
ACTIVE HANDLING CALIBRATING	ABS Description and Operation
ACTIVE HANDLING ON/OFF	ABS Description and Operation
ACTIVE HANDLING READY	ABS Description and Operation
ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP	ABS Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW/HIGH	Charging System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEAT BELT	Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT	Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM determines that the engine oil life remaining is low and the engine oil needs to be changed. After the engine oil is changed, reset the engine oil life monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Fuel System Description or Evaporative Emission Control System Description
CHECK OIL LEVEL	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.
CHECK POSITION OF CARGO DIVIDER	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
CLOSE TRUNK TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
COOLANT OVER TEMP	Cooling System Description and Operation
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE	ABS Description and Operation
CRUISE DISENGAGED	Cruise Control Description and Operation
CRUISE SET XX KM/H (XX MPH)	Cruise Control Description and Operation
DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Power Door Latch Description and Operation
ENGINE DRAG CONTROL ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED - STOP ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE PROTECTION, REDUCE ENGINE RPM	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
FOB AUTOLEARN WAIT XX MINUTES	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
FOB BATTERY LOW	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-XX	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
HOT ENGINE-A/C OFF	Cooling System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The DIC displays this 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)	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
KNOWN FOB	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LOW FUEL	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.
LOW OIL LEVEL	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.
LOW OIL PRESSURE	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-XX	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
MAXIMUM # FOBS LEARNED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
MAXIMUM SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH)	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
NO FOBS DETECTED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OFF-ACC TO LEARN	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OVER SPEED WARNING (gulf states export)	Engine Control Module Description
PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE	ABS Description and Operation
READY FOR FOB #X	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
REDUCED ENGINE POWER	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
SERVICE ABS	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C	Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM	Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE ELECT SYSTEM	Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM	Fuel System Description or Evaporative Emission Control System Description
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the IPC detects certain malfunctions not related to the vehicle emissions system.
SET PARK BRAKE FOR SEAT RECALL	Memory Seats Description and Operation
SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
SHIFT TO PARK	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
SHIFT TO PARK OR SET PARK BRAKE TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
SHIFT TO REVERSE	Skip Shift Description and Operation or Manual Transmission Description and Operation
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
(XX) TIRE FLAT MAX SPEED 55, REDUCE HANDLING	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TONNEAU AJAR	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOO FAST FOR TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP NOT SECURE	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TRACTION SYS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SYSTEM AND ACTIVE HANDLING ON/OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SYSTEM ON/OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE	Transmission Indicators and Messages
TRUNK AJAR	Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
UNLATCH HEADER TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
UPSHIFT NOW	Skip Shift Description and Operation Manual Transmission Description and Operation