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Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages
Table 3: Auxiliary Displays

IPC 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

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: 676483  Size: GT

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: 676468  Size: GT

Engine Oil Pressure: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the engine oil pressure. The engine oil pressure indicator will illuminate when oil pressure falls below minimum requirements.


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt 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: 1551498  Size: GT

Lights On Warning: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 4.6L engine


Object Number: 761560  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 872652  Size: GT

Tow Haul: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E transmission or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6L50/6L80/6L90 transmission


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

Vehicle Dynamics Caution (FDC): Refer to ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL OFF

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message. The Low Engine Oil Level/Change Engine Oil Soon message displays in the IPC or DIC due to the oil level being too low or the oil life monitor has determined that the oil should be changed.

CHECK BRAKE FLUID

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

CHECK GAS CAP

Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.6L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 4.6L engine.

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The driver information center (DIC) displays a CHECK OIL LEVEL message when a low engine oil level condition exists.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

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

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CLEAN RADAR

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

CLEAN SENSOR-PARK ASSIST

Refer to Object Detection 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

When the driver door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display DRIVER DOOR AJAR.

DRIVER 1

Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER 2

Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER - OTHER

Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER X POSITION SAVED

Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

The driver information center (DIC) displays ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW message when the engine oil level is below minimum requirements.

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The driver information center (DIC) displays FUEL LEVEL LOW when the fuel level is less than approximately 8 percent.

HOOD OPEN

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HEATER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM ACTIVE

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE

The driver information center (DIC) displays ICE POSSIBLE for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F). The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives a GMLAN serial data message indicating the outside air temperature from the HVAC control module

km/h

km/h: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the cluster detects that Metric units have been requested.

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

When the left rear door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR.

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The driver information center (DIC) displays OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message when the engine oil pressure falls below minimum requirements.

MPH

MPH: The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the cluster detects that English units have been requested.

PARKING ASSIST FAULT CLEAN BUMPERS

Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation

PARKING ASSIST OFF

Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

When the passenger door is open/ajar and the vehicle is in any gear other than PARK, the driver information center (DIC) will display PASSENGER DOOR AJAR.

PROGRAMMING ACTIVE

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RAINSENCE WIPERS ACTIVE

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Refer to Air Temperature 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 PARK ASSIST

Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE RADAR CRUISE

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6L50/6L80/6L90 transmission

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message when the certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system are present.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK NOT READY

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE PROBLEM

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Refer to Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine or Fuel System Description for the 4.6L engine

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION ON

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6L50/6L80/6L90 transmission

TRUNK OPEN (REAR ACCESS OPEN)

Refer to Liftgate Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

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

WAIT TO START

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

Auxiliary Displays

Message

Reference

Battery Generator Fault Warning

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Passenger Seatbelt Indicator

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation

Passenger Air Bag On Indicator

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation