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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System.


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR.


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System.


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts.


Object Number: 676462  Size: GT

Headlights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting System.


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.

MPH or KM/H

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that metric units have been requested. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ENG/MET switch. The IPC sends a class 2 message indicating the requested units to the head up display (HUD).

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the mph indicator when the IPC detects that English units have been requested. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ENG/MET switch. The IPC sends a class 2 message indicating the requested units to the head up display (HUD).


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Service Engine Soon: Refer to Engine Control Module Description in Engine Controls.


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitor: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring.


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System.


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems.

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

ABS ACTIVE

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation in Shift Lock Control

CHANGE OIL NOW

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE OIL NOW message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil needs to be changed now. The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

CHANGE OIL SOON

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed in the near future. The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT

Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

CHECK GAGES

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES message when the IPC illuminates any of the following indicators.

    • Charging system
    • Engine coolant temperature
    • Low coolant
    • Low fuel
    • Low oil pressure

CHECK GAS CAP

Fuel System Description in Engine Controls

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

CLEAN RADAR

Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control

CLOSE CARGO COVER

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

COOLANT OVER TEMP

Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

CRUISE DISENGAGED

Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control

CRUISE SET XX KM/H (XX MPH)

Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control

DOOR AJAR (LEFT/RIGHT)

Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

ENGINE PROTECTION, REDUCE ENGINE RPM

Engine Control Module Description in Engine Controls

FOB BATTERY LOW

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE, REDUCE ENGINE RPM

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE message and then the REDUCE ENGINE RPM messages in the driver information center (DIC) in 3 second intervals if the IPC detects that the engine oil temperature exceeds 160°C (320°F). The IPC monitors the engine oil temperature signal circuit to determine the engine oil temperature. A low resistance indicates high engine oil temperature.

HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-XX

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

HIGH TRANS TEMP

Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission 5L50-E

HIGH VOLTAGE

Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

HOT ENGINE-A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

ICE POSSIBLE

The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F) the ICE POSSIBLE message turns off. The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating the outside air temperature from the body control module (BCM).

INTRUSION SENSOR (OFF/ON)

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

KNOWN FOB

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

LOW BRAKE FLUID

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

LOW COOLANT

Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

LOW FUEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW FUEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the ECM indicating the fuel level .

LOW OIL LEVEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM only monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a brief period when the key moves from ON to START. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.

LOW OIL PRESSURE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure, and the signal circuit is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.

LOW TIRE PRESSURE-XX

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

LOW VOLTAGE

Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

LOW WASHER FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer System

MAX # FOBS LEARNED

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

MAXIMUM SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH)

Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control

NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

NO FOBS DETECTED

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

OFF-ACC TO LEARN

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

READY FOR FOB #X

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

OVER SPEED WARNING

(gulf states export)

Engine Control Module Description in Engine Controls

PULL KEY-WAIT 10 SEC

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column

REDUCED ENGINE POWER

Engine Control Module Description in Engine Controls

RESERVE FUEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the RESERVE FUEL message driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects the following conditions:

    • The fuel level is less than 12 L for 60 seconds.
    • The fuel level is less than 12 L for 5 seconds immediately after the ignition is turned ON, and the vehicle speed is less than 1 mph.

The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.

SERVICE ABS

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column

SERVICE ELECT SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel System Description in Engine Controls

SERVICE RADAR CRUISE

Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL/SHOCKS INOPERATIVE

Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control

SERVICE STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation in Shift Lock Control

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.

SHIFT TO PARK

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation in Shift Lock Control

STABILITRAK (ACTIVE, READY, TUNING, WARM-UP)

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

XX TIRE FLAT MAX SPEED 55, REDUCE HANDLING

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation in Tire Pressure Monitoring

TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

TOO FAST FOR TOP

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

TOP INOP IN REVERSE

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

TOP NOT SECURE

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

TRAC/STABILITRAK-ON/OFF

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRACTION SYS ACTIVE

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System

TRUNK AJAR

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End

WAIT XX MINUTES

Power Folding Top Description and Operation in Roof

WAIT FOR STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System