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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

BATTERY

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1500614  Size: GT

CHECK GAS CAP

Refer to Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine or Fuel System Description for the 3.8L engine


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676637  Size: GT

The IPC illuminates the door ajar indicator as prompted by the BCM. When a door is open, the door ajar switch contact is closed.


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676477  Size: GT

The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM/PCM detects that the fuel level is below a pre-determined value.


Object Number: 1551376  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1551374  Size: GT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676470  Size: GT

The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM/PCM detect that the engine oil level is low from the engine oil level sensor/switch.


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM/PCM detects that the engine oil pressure is low from the engine oil pressure sensor/switch.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine or Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676623  Size: GT

The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM/PCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the vehicle emissions system.


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676482  Size: GT

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

A/C Off For Engine Protection

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Brake Fluid Low

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Battery Saver Active

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Charging System/Generator Fault

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Check Gas Cap

Refer to Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine or Fuel System Description for the 3.8L engine

Delayed Locking

Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation

Door Ajar - Driver, Passenger Left Rear or Right Rear

The IPC displays the door ajar message in the DIC, as promoted by the BCM. When a door is open, the door ajar switch contact is closed.

Engine Coolant Hot

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon)

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the DIC when the engine oil life is less than 5 percent.

Headlamps Suggested

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Hood Ajar

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Hot Trans Fluid

Refer to Electronic Component Description

Key Fob Battery Low

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Key In Ignition Reminder

Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

km/h

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the Metric mode is selected.

Left Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Left Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Low Coolant

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Low Fuel

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when a low fuel condition exists.

Low Oil Level

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil level indicator when the engine oil level is below minimum requirements.

Low Oil Pressure

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil pressure indicator when the engine oil pressure is below minimum requirements.

Low Washer Fluid

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

MPH

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the MPH indicator when the English mode is selected.

Park Break On

Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation

Park Lamps On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reading Lamp On

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reduced Engine Power

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine

Reduced Power Stop When Safe

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine

Remote Start Disabled

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Remote Start Failed (Service Remote Start)

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Right Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Right Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service ABS System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Brake System

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Service Park Lamps

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service Vehicle Soon

The instrument panel cluster displays the service vehicle soon indicator when certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system are present.

Service Theft System

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Service Stability System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Steering Module

Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

Service Traction System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Stability Control System Active

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Stability Control Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Starting Disabled (Due To Theft System)

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Starting Disabled (Due To Electronic Throttle Control)

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Traction System Active

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Traction System Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Theft System Not Programmed

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Door Ajar - Right Rear

Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Trunk Open

The IPC displays the trunk ajar message in the DIC as prompted by the BCM.

Turn Signal On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Washer Fluid Low

Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation