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Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

IPC 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

(Export)

BRAKE (Domestic)

Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM determines that a low engine oil pressure condition exists


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety 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

km/h

The IPC displays the km/h indicator when the cluster detects that Metric unit has been requested from the DIC switch.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.9L engine or to Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines

MPH

The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the cluster detects that English unit has been requested from the DIC switch.


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Low: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

VDC: ABS Description and Operation


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

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

Electronic Compass Calibration

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

Electronic Compass Calibration

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The DIC displays this message 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

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)

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

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL

The driver information center (DIC) displays ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

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 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The DIC displays this message when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined level.

HOOD OPEN

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation

HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HEATED WASH FLUID SYSTEM OFF

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the HVAC module determines that the ambient air temperature has dropped below 2.0°C (36°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 determines that a low engine oil pressure condition exists

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

RAINSENCE WIPERS ACTIVE

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

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 or Air Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST

Brake Assist System Description and Operation

SERVICE POWER STEERING

Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the ECM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Cruise Control 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 for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.5L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.9L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission

TRUNK OPEN

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

WAIT TO START

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation