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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: Message Center

Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

BRAKE: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Seat Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Oil Pressure: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the engine oil pressure indicator when the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil pressure.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

MIL: Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 2.2L (L61) engine or Powertrain Control Module Description for the 2.0L engine or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 2.4L engine


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676473  Size: GT

Upshift Indicator: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the shift indicator when the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear.

Message Center

Message

Reference

CHG. OIL

Change Engine Oil: The DIC displays this message when the ECM/PCM detects that the engine oil needs to be changed.

CHK GAGE

Check Gages: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the check gages indicator when the ECM/PCM detects that the coolant temperature is over 123°C (253°F).

COOLANT

Coolant Level Low: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE

Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

ERROR

Error: Refer to Data Link Communications Description and Operation

LOW FUEL

Low Fuel Level: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the low fuel indicator when the ECM detects that the fuel level is below 10 percent.

LOW TRAC

Low Traction: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

OIL LIFE

Oil Life: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the OIL LIFE message. When this message is displayed, the oil life monitor in the engine control module (ECM)/powertrain control module (PCM) can be reset by holding the trip reset button for a few seconds.

PWR STR

Power Steering: Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation

RESET

Reset: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the RESET message after the engine control module has reset the engine oil life.

SERVICE VEHICLE

Service Vehicle: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the SERVICE VEHICLE message when it receives a request from any module because of a non-emission related problem.

TRAC OFF

Traction Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANS COLD

Transmission Cold: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages

TRANS HOT

Transmission Hot: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages

TRUNK

Trunk Ajar: Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation