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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

(Canada)


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (U.S.)

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. Perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.


Object Number: 797817  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator under the following conditions:

    • The engine coolant temperature exceeds 125°C (257°F).
    • The engine oil pressure is low.
    • The IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .

Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

Reduced Engine Power: Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Disabled: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

CARGO COVER AJAR

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

CHANGE TRANS FLUID

Refer to Electronic Component Description for the Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low engine oil level condition.

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

FLIP HALL SWITCH FAULT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the driver information center (DIC) when the PCM detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

HDR LATCH SWITCH FAULT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the outside temperature drops below 4°C (39°F).

LOW FUEL

The IPC illuminates the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the PCM detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low oil pressure condition.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

PRESS BRAKE

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the PROGRAM CLUSTER message in the driver information center (DIC) when the IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) ,

PUT VEHICLE IN PARK

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

REDUCE SPEED

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

RFA X BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

ROOF AJAR

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

ROOF CYCLE TIMEOUT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

ROOF HALL SWITCH FAULT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

SEAT BELT REMINDER

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

STOP VEHICLE

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TLAT HALL SWITCH FAULT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TONN HALL SWITCH FAULT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TONN LATD SWITCH FAULT

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

TRACTION ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION DISABLED

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Electronic Component Description for the Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

UNKNOWN ROOF POSITION

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation

UNKNOWN SPEED

Refer to Power Folding Top Description and Operation