These messages will appear if there is a problem detected in one of your vehicle's
systems.
Any message will clear when the vehicle's condition is no longer present. To
acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press any of the three DIC buttons.
The warning message will come back on the next time the vehicle is turned off and
back on if the condition is still present. With most messages, a warning chime will
sound when the message is displayed. Your vehicle may have other warning messages.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF: This message will display if the
automatic headlamp system is disabled with the headlamp switch.
AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON: This message will display if the
automatic headlamp system is enabled with the headlamp switch.
BRAKE FLUID: This message will display to inform the driver
that the brake fluid level is low while the ignition is in ON. Have the brake system
serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible.
CHANGE OIL SOON: This message will display when the life of
the engine oil has expired and it should be changed.
When you acknowledge
the CHANGE OIL SOON message by clearing it from the display, you still must reset
the engine oil life system separately. See
Engine Oil Life System
,
Engine Oil
, and
Scheduled Maintenance
for more information.
CHECK GAS CAP: This message will display if the gas cap has
not been fully tightened. You should recheck your gas cap to make sure that it is
on properly. A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the message
off.
DOOR AJAR: This message will display if one or more of the vehicle's
doors are not closed properly. When this message displays, you should make sure that
the door is closed completely.
ENGINE DISABLED: This message will display if the starting of
the engine is disabled. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your GM dealer.
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED: This message will display
to inform you that the vehicle has reduced engine power to avoid damaging the engine.
Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message
is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be
driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may
be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your GM dealer
for service as soon as possible.
GATE AJAR: If your vehicle has a liftgate, this message will
display when the liftgate of your vehicle is not closed completely. You should make
sure that the liftgate is closed completely. See
Liftgate
for more information.
ICE POSSIBLE: This message will display when the outside air
temperature is cold enough to create icy road conditions.
KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW: This message will display if the
remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. You should replace the battery in
the transmitter. See "Battery Replacement" under
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
.
LOW COOLANT: This message will display when there is a low level
of engine coolant. Have the cooling system serviced by your GM dealer as soon
as possible.
LOW FUEL: This message will display when your vehicle is low
on fuel. You should refill the fuel tank as soon as possible. You will also see a
low fuel warning light on the instrument panel cluster. See
Fuel
and
Filling the Tank
.
LOW WASHER FLUID: This message will display when your vehicle
is low on windshield washer fluid. You should refill the windshield washer fluid reservoir
as soon as possible. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under
Windshield Washer Fluid
.
POWER STEERING: This message will display if a problem has been
detected with the electric power steering, if equipped. Have your vehicle serviced
immediately by your GM dealer.
PUSH PARK PEDAL: This message is displayed if the parking brake
is left engaged. See
Parking Brake
for more
information.
SERVICE AIR BAG: There is a problem with the airbag system when
this message appears. Have your vehicle serviced immediately by your GM dealer.
TRUNK AJAR: If your vehicle has a trunk, this message will display
when the trunk lid of your vehicle is not closed completely. You should make sure
that the trunk lid is closed completely. See
Trunk
for more information.