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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: 676641  Size: GT

AWD Disabled: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

(Export)

BRAKE

BRAKE: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

Change Engine Oil: The IPC displays the indicator when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676637  Size: GT

[DOOR AJAR]

Door Ajar: Power Door Locks Description and Operation


Object Number: 676459  Size: GT

DRL: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Seat Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Seat Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797811  Size: GT

Hatch Ajar: Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Front Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676477  Size: GT

Low Fuel: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.


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) detects a low engine oil pressure condition.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

MIL: Engine Control Module Description


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: 761560  Size: GT

Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

Reduced Engine Power: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 797818  Size: GT

Service AWD: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation


Object Number: 676623  Size: GT

Service Vehicle Soon: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.


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: 1672637  Size: GT

Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS Description and Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation

BRAKE FLUID LOW

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

When the compass calibration process is complete and successful, the DIC displays CALIBRATION COMPLETE.

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

The DIC provides the display that allows the resetting of the currently stored compass calibrations data and establish new calibration data. When the compass calibration is in process, the DIC displays CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The DIC displays this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil needs to be changed. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED-IDLE ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

FUEL LEVEL LOW

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

HOOD OPEN

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

LIFT GATE OPEN

Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (Front and Rear)

Power Door Locks Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Air Temperature Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

SERVICE POWER STEERING

Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT DETERENT SYSTEM

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The DIC displays this message when the BCM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the vehicle emission system.

SHIFT DENIED

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

STABILITY CONTROL NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITY CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Fuel System Description

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL ON

ABS Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

The driver information center (DIC) displays VEHICLE OVERSPEED message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).

WAIT TO START

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation