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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

(Canada)


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (U.S.)

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

(Canada)

CRUISE (U.S.)

CRUISE: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Refer to:

    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-2.8L
    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-3.5L

Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 1263786  Size: GT

The IPC illuminates the UPSHIFT INDICATOR when the PCM determines that the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

ABS

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

A/C OFF

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

BATTERY

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

BRAKE FLUID

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

CARGO LAMP

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

CHANGE OIL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the remaining oil life percent. Once the oil is 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.

CHECK FUEL CAP

The IPC illuminates the CHECK FUEL CAP message in the driver information center (DIC) when the PCM detects a low fuel pressure condition. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

DOORS

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

DOME LAMP

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

ENG HOT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

LOW FUEL

The IPC illuminates the LO FUEL message in the DIC when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating fuel level percent.

LOW TRAC

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

MAP LAMP

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

OIL

The IPC illuminates the OIL message in the DIC when the PCM detects a low oil pressure condition with the signal circuit low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

OIL LIFE

The IPC illuminates the OIL LIFE message when the PCM determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the remaining oil life percent.

PARK BRAKE

Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation in Park Brake

REDUCED

Refer to:

    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-2.8L
    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-3.5L

SERV 4WD

Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case

SERV VEH

Refer to:

    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-2.8L
    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-3.5L

SERVICE TRACTION

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System