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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


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: 797808  Size: GT

(Canada)

CHANGE ENG OIL (U.S.)

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the remaining oil life percent. Once the oil is changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .


Object Number: 797817  Size: GT

(Canada)

CHECK GAGES (U.S.)

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator under the following conditions:

    • The engine coolant temperature exceeds 125°C (257°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the powertrain control module (PCM) indicating the engine coolant temperature.
    • The engine oil pressure is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine oil pressure.
    • The IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .

Object Number: 1500614  Size: GT

CHECK GAS CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAS CAP indicator in the message center when the gas cap is not tightened properly. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the engine control module (ECM) or the powertrain control module (PCM) indicating fuel tank pressure.


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

(Canada)

CRUISE (U.S.)

CRUISE: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

FASTEN PASSENGER SAFETY BELT

FASTEN PASSENGER SAFETY BELT: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

FRONT FOG LAMPS

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

Low Fuel

Low Fuel: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

OVERSPEED

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


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake: Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

(Canada)

REDUCED ENGINE POWER (U.S.)

REDUCED ENGINE POWER: Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 5.3L engine


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 797818  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE 4WD (U.S.)

SERVICE 4WD: Refer to Transfer Case Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 5.3L engine


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

CHANGE TRANS FLUID

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low engine oil level condition. The PCM only monitors the oil level switch signal circuit for a brief period between key on and ignition crank. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CLOSE THE TAILGATE

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator 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

FUEL LEVEL LOW

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

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 4°C (39°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the body control module (BCM) indicating the outside air temperature.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low oil pressure condition with the signal circuit low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

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 the IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .

REAR WIPER OBSTRUCTION

Refer to Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

RFA X BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

SEE MANUAL TAILGATE

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

TAILGATE AJAR

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation

TAILGATE GLASS DOWN

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation

TAILGATE OPEN

Refer to Endgate Power Window Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the remaining oil life percent. Once the oil is changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

CHECK GAGES

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator under the following conditions:

    • The engine coolant temperature exceeds 125°C (257°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the powertrain control module (PCM) indicating the engine coolant temperature.
    • The engine oil pressure is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the engine oil pressure.
    • The IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming and Setup.

CHECK GAS CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAS CAP indicator in the message center when the gas cap is not tightened properly. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the engine control module (ECM) or the powertrain control module (PCM) indicating fuel tank pressure.

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low engine oil level condition. The PCM only monitors the oil level switch signal circuit for a brief period between key on and ignition crank. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

FUEL LEVEL LOW

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

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 4°C (39°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the body control module (BCM) indicating the outside air temperature.

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low oil pressure condition with the signal circuit low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

OVERSPEED

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

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the PROGRAM CLUSTER message in the driver information center (DIC) when the IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming and Setup.