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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: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation


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


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the engine oil pressure (EOP) indicator when the engine control module (ECM) detects the oil pressure is low from the EOP sensor/switch.


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake: Park Brake System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Engine Control Module Description


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 872652  Size: GT

Tow/Haul: Transmission Indicators and Messages


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

VDC: ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF

Transfer Case Description and Operation

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

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is less than a pre-determined value. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting.

CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID

Transmission Indicators and Messages

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

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

The DIC displays CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES message when the compass manual calibration is active and the vehicle is required to drive in circles. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

The DIC displays CALIBRATING COMPLETE message when the compass manual calibration is complete and the calibration process is successful. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance.

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

Engine Control Module Description

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch.

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The DIC displays this message as prompted by the engine control module (ECM). The LOW FUEL message displays when the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

HEATED WASH FLUID SYSTEM OFF

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HEATED WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HOOD OPEN

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The driver information center (DIC) displays the ICE POSSIBLE message when the ambient air temperature drops below 2°C (36°F). When the ambient air temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F), the ICE POSSIBLE message turns OFF.

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

LIFTGATE OPEN

Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates this message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low oil pressure condition.

OIL STARVATION MODE ACTIVE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates this message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition.

PARK ASSIST FAULT CLEAN REAR BUMPER

Object Detection Description and Operation

PARK ASSIST OFF

Object Detection Description and Operation

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The IPC displays this message in the driver information center (DIC) when a new installed IPC needs to be programmed with the correct calibration files. Refer to Instrument Cluster Programming and Setup

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 Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Transfer Case 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 BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKES BRAKE PADS WORN

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE PARK ASSIST

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE PARKING BRAKE

Park Brake System Description and Operation

SERVICE POWER STEERING

Power Steering 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 TRACTION CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Transmission Indicators and Messages

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

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

STABILITRAK OFF

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Evaporative Emission Control System Description

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE

Transmission Indicators and Messages

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED (mideast export)

The IPC displays this VEHICLE OVERSPEED message in the DIC when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph) (mideast export).

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation