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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: 797805  Size: GT

(Canada)


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (U.S.)

Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

(Canada)

CRUISE (U.S.)

CRUISE: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1551498  Size: GT

Lights On: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC illuminates this indicator i when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low oil pressure condition. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM requesting illumination.

LOW FUEL

The IPC illuminates this indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a serial data message from the engine control module (ECM) indicating fuel level percent.


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Immobilizer Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Engine Control Module Description for the 4.3L engine

or

Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

or

Engine Control Module Description for the 6.6L engine


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 872652  Size: GT

TOW/HAUL: Transmission Component and System Description for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmission

or

Transmission Component and System Description for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E transmission


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

VDC: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 789266  Size: GT

Wait to Start: Glow Plug System Description for the 6.6L engine

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

CARGO DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The IPC illuminates this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil should be changed. Once the oil is changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

CHANGE FUEL FILTER

Fuel System Description

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

CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) System Description

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Cooling System Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

ELEVATED IDLE OFF

Engine Idle Control System Description

ELEVATED IDLE ON

Engine Idle Control System Description

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

Engine Control Module Description for the 4.3L engine

or

Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

or

Engine Control Module Description for the 6.6L engine

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

FAST IDLE ACTIVE

Engine Idle Control System Description

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The IPC displays this message in the DIC and the when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value based on fuel information from the ECM.

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the outside air temperature drops below 4°C (39°F).

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low oil pressure condition.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the IPC needs to be programmed. Refer to Instrument Cluster Programming and Setup

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

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Air Delivery Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

Immobilizer Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Transmission Component and System Description for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmission

or

Transmission Component and System Description for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E transmission

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system is detected by the ECM ot the BCM.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

The IPC displays the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX in the driver information (DIC). The limited speed value is determined by the engine control module (ECM).

STABILITRAK NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK OFF

ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Immobilizer Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Fuel System Description

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE

Transmission Component and System Description for the 4L80-E/4L85-E transmission

or

Transmission Component and System Description for the 4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E transmission

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

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

WATER IN FUEL SERVICE REQUIRED

Fuel System Description

WAIT TO START

Glow Plug System Description