The indicator description and operation uses generic indicator names. Refer to the table below for the indicators that are available on this vehicle:
Vehicle Indicator Name | Indicator Description Title |
|---|---|
ABS symbol | ABS Indicator |
Air Bag symbol (Canada) | Air Bag Indicator(s) |
AIR BAG (U.S.) | Air Bag Indicator(s) |
Battery symbol | Charging System Indicator(s) |
BRAKE symbol | Brake System Indicator(s) |
Check Engine symbol (Canada) | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
CHECK GAGES | Check Gages Indicator |
Fasten Safety Belt symbol | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator |
GATE AJAR | Gate Ajar Indicator |
High Beam symbol | Lighting System Indicator(s) |
LOW FUEL | Fuel System Indicator |
OVERSPEED | Vehicle Overspeed Indicator |
Park Brake symbol | Brake System Indicator(s) |
SECURITY | Theft System Indicator(s) |
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.) | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
SERVICE 4WD | Driveline Indicator |
SHIFT | Shift Indicator |
TOW/HAUL | Tow/Haul Indicators |
Turn Signal symbols | Lighting System Indicator(s) |
ABS Indicator
The IPC illuminates the ABS indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a malfunction with the antilock brake system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
| • | The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the EBCM. |
Air Bag Indicator
The IPC illuminates the air bag indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) detects a malfunction with the supplemental inflatable restraint system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the SDM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The IPC flashes the air bag indicator 7 times. |
| • | The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the SDM. |
Fasten Safety Belt Indicator
The IPC illuminates the fasten safety belt indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) detects that the driver's seat belt is unbuckled. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the SDM requesting illumination. The IPC illuminates the indicator for 20 seconds and then flashes the indicator for 55 seconds. The SDM also sends a class 2 message to the BCM in order to activate the audible warning. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
| • | The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communications with the SDM. |
Charging System Indicator
The IPC illuminates the battery indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The PCM detects that the generator output is less than 11 volts or greater than 16 volts. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
| • | The ignition is on, with the engine off. |
Check Gauges Indicator
The IPC illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator when the engine coolant temperature gauge or the engine oil pressure gauge is outside the normal operating range.
Driveline Indicator
The IPC illuminates the SERVICE 4WD when the IPC receives a class 2 message from the automatic transfer case module (ATC) indicating that a malfunction has occurred in the ATC system.
Brake System Indicator
The IPC illuminates the brake indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The body control module (BCM) detects that the park brake is engaged. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination. If the vehicle is shifted out of park with the park brake engaged, the BCM activates an audible warning. |
| • | The IPC detects a low brake fluid condition (signal circuit is low). |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
Fuel System Indicator
The IPC illuminates the LOW FUEL indicator 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 the fuel level percent.
Gate Ajar Indicator
The IPC illuminates the GATE AJAR indicator when the body control module (BCM) detects that the rear hatch is ajar or open (signal circuit is low). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination. If the vehicle is in the forward or reverse gear position, the BCM activates an audible warning.
Lighting System Indicators
High Beam
The IPC illuminates the high beam indicator when the body control module (BCM) detects that the high beams are requested. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination.
Turn Signals
The IPC illuminates the right or left turn signal indicator when the IPC detects a turn signal request or a hazard request. If the BCM determines that the turn signal is active for more than 1.2 km (0.75 mile), the BCM activates the audible warning.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The PCM illuminates the MIL (service engine soon or check engine) when the following occurs:
| • | The PCM detects a malfunction in the emissions system. |
| • | The PCM performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
| • | The ignition is on, with the engine off. |
Shift Indicator
The IPC illuminates the SHIFT indicator when the IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM. The PCM will request illumination based on:
| • | Engine speed |
| • | Engine load |
| • | Throttle position |
Theft System Indicator
The IPC illuminates the SECURITY indicator as determined by the vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) system and the content theft deterrent (CTD) system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination.
| • | The VTD system requests the IPC to illuminate the indicator only when the ignition switch is ON. The VTD system uses the indicator as a malfunction indicator. |
| • | The CTD system requests the IPC to illuminate the indicator only when the ignition switch is OFF. The CTD system uses the indicator in order to identify system status. |
Tow / Haul Indicator
The IPC illuminates the TOW / HAUL indicator when the body control module (BCM) detects that the tow/haul switch has been pressed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination.
Vehicle Overspeed Indicator
The IPC illuminates the OVERSPEED indicator when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is above 120 km/h (75 mph). When the IPC detects that the vehicle speed has dropped below 120 km/h (75 mph), it will turn off the indicator.
