Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Chevrolet Malibu 2006

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Malibu 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Computer/Integrating Systems 🢒 Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Table 1:	Indicators
Table 2:	Radio Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Reference

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

(Export)

BRAKE

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

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

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the engine oil pressure indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil pressure condition.

Low Traction: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

MIL: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description for the 2.2L engine, Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 3.9L engine

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON indicator when the following conditions occur:

•	The body control module (BCM) detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not emissions related.

•	The IPC detects a loss of GMLAN communications with the BCM.

Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the vehicle overspeed indicator when the body control module (BCM) detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).

Radio Warning Messages

Message	Reference
AUTO LIGHTS OFF	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTO LIGHTS ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BRAKE FLUID	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
CHANGE OIL SOON	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is less than a pre-determined value of approximately 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 2.2L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.5L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.9L engine
DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
ENG PWR REDUCED	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.2L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine
GATE AJAR	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	Refer to ABS Description and Operation The radio illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F), the ICE POSSIBLE message turns Off.
KEY FOB BATT LOW	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LOW COOLANT	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
LOW FUEL	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the low fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value of approximately 10 percent.
LOW WASHER FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
POWER STEERING	Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation
PUSH PARK PEDAL	Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
TRUNK AJAR	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation