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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: 797805  Size: GT

(Canada)


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (U.S.)

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

(Canada)

CRUISE (U.S.)

CRUISE: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Engine Oil Pressure: The IPC displays the low engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake: Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 872652  Size: GT

TOW/HAUL: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

VDC: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF

Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages

CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

Refer to Engine Control Module Description

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM detects that the engine oil level is low.

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the driver information center (DIC) and the LOW FUEL indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

HEATED WASH FLUID SYSTEM OFF

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HEATED WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HOOD OPEN

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the outside air temperature drops below 2.5°C (36.5°F).

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

LIFTGATE OPEN

Refer to Liftgate/Liftgate Window Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low oil pressure condition with the signal circuit low.

OIL STARVATION MODE ACTIVE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL STARVATION MODE ACTIVE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition.

PARK ASSIST FAULT CLEAN REAR BUMPER

Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation

PARK ASSIST OFF

Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the PROGRAM CLUSTER message in the driver information center (DIC) when a new installed IPC needs to be programmed with the correct calibration files. Refer to Instrument Cluster Programming and Setup for setup and programming.

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST

Refer to Brake Assist System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKES BRAKE PADS WORN

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE PARK ASSIST

Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE PARKING BRAKE

Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation

SERVICE POWER STEERING

Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

Refer to Immobilizer Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON indicator when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. The DIC receives a serial data message requesting warning message illumination from the ECM.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the SPEED LIMITED TO XXX in the driver information (DIC). The limited speed value is determined by the engine control module (ECM).

STABILITRAK OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK NOT READY

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low fuel pressure condition. The IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM requesting illumination.

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED (mideast export)

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the VEHICLE OVERSPEED indicator when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph) (mideast export).

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation