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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages
Table 3: Head Up Display

Indicators

Symbol

Reference

AIR BAG

AIR BAG: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ANTI-LOCK

ANTI-LOCK: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

BRAKE

BRAKE: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant: Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Fog Lamp: 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 IPC displays this message when the PCM or the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.

km/h

The IPC displays the km/h indicator when the Metric unit has been requested from the DIC ENG/MET switch.

MPH

The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the English unit has been requested from the DIC ENG/MET switch.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Spark Plug Inspection for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines.


Object Number: 676448  Size: GT

Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control/Stabilitrak Off: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Low: 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: TAP Shift Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

A/C Off For Engine Protection

Cooling System Description and Operation

Brake Fluid Low

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Change Oil Soon

The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when it determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent. After the engine oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation.

Charging System Failure

Charging System Description and Operation

Check Gas Cap

Evaporative Emission Control System Description

Check Tire Pressure

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

Cruise Set XXX MPH

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Cruise System Off

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Cruise System On

Cruise Control Description and Operation

Delayed Locking

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

Door/Trunk Ajar

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

Fasten Seat Belt

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

Headlights Suggested

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Hot Coolant

Cooling System Description and Operation

Hot Engine Oil Reduce Speed

Lubrication Description

Hot Trans Fluid

Transmission General Description

Key Fob Battery Low

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Key In Ignition

Power Mode Description and Operation

Left Front Turn Lamp Out

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Left Rear Turn Lamp Out

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Low Coolant

Cooling System Description and Operation

Low Fuel

The DIC displays this message when the DIC determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined value.

Low Oil Level

The DIC displays this message when the PCM or the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.

Low Oil Pressure

The DIC displays this message when the PCM or the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.

Low Washer Fluid

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

Park Break On

Park Brake System Description and Operation

Park Lamps On

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reading Lamp On

Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reduced Engine Power

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Right Front Turn Lamp Out

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Right Rear Turn Lamp Out

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service ABS System

ABS Description and Operation

Service Break Apply Sensor

Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration

Service Break System

ABS Description and Operation

Service Park Lamp

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service Stability System

ABS Description and Operation

Service Tire Monitor

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

Service Theft System

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation

Service Traction System

ABS Description and Operation

Service Variable Effort Steering

Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

Service Vehicle Soon

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

Stability Control Active (with VDC)

ABS Description and Operation

Stability Control Off

ABS Description and Operation

Starting Disabled Due To Electronic Throttle Control

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Starting Disabled Due To Theft System

Immobilizer Description and Operation

Theft System Not Programmed

Immobilizer Description and Operation

Traction Control Active (with TCS)

ABS Description and Operation

Traction Control Off

ABS Description and Operation

Turn Signal On

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Head Up Display

Symbol

Description

CHECK GAGES

The HUD displays the CHECK GAGES indicator when the IPC illuminates any of the following indicators:

    • Charging system
    • Engine coolant temperature
    • Low fuel
    • Low oil pressure.