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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: 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: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Seat Belts: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Engine Oil Pressure: The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM detects a low oil pressure condition. The IPC receives a serial data message from the BCM requesting display of the low engine oil pressure indicator from the ECM.


Object Number: 1568765  Size: GT

Passenger Air Bag Off: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1568767  Size: GT

Passenger Air Bag On: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676448  Size: GT

Stability Caution: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

MIL:

    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 2.9L engine
    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 3.7L engine
    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1263786  Size: GT

Upshift Indicator: The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM determines that the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM requesting illumination

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

ABS FAULT

ABS Description and Operation

A/C OFF

Air Temperature Description and Operation

BATTERY

Charging System Description and Operation

BRAKES

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

CARGO LAMP

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

CHANGE OIL

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM 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.

DOORS

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

DOME LAMP

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

CHECK FUEL CAP

    •  Fuel System Description for the 2.9L engine
    •  Fuel System Description for the 3.7L engine
    •  Fuel System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

ENG HOT

Cooling System Description and Operation

BRAKE FLUID

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

LOW FUEL

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

LOW TRAC

ABS Description and Operation

LOW TIRE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

MAP LAMP

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

LOW OIL PRESSURE

The IPC illuminates this message in the DIC when the ECM detects a low oil pressure condition.

OIL LIFE

The IPC displays the oil life message when the ECM determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM indicating the remaining oil life percent.

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake System Description and Operation

REDUCED POWER

    •  Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.9L engine
    •  Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.7L engine
    •  Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

SERV 4WD

Transfer Case Description and Operation

SERV VEH

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the vehicle emissions system.

SERV TPM

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE CHARGE SYS

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE STAB SYS

ABS Description and Operation

STAB SYS OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION FAULT

ABS Description and Operation

TRAC OFF

ABS Description and Operation