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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: 797805  Size: GT

(Canada)


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE (U.S.)

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

(Canada)

CRUISE (U.S.)

CRUISE: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 1246658  Size: GT

SERVICE 4WD: Refer to

    •  Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3
    •  Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - BW 4482-NR4
    •  Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8

Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

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

Low Fuel

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


Object Number: 1263787  Size: GT
    • Overdrive Disable: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E
    • Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission - 4L80-E/4L85-E

Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake: Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation in Park Brake


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to

    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L
    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 8.1L

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


Object Number: 872652  Size: GT

TOW/HAUL: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 1263786  Size: GT

Upshift Indicator: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

CARGO DOOR AJAR

Refer to Cargo Door Description and Operation in Body Rear End

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. 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 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 TIRE PRESSURE

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

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wiper/Washer System

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

ENGINE COOLANT HOT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATED

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the driver information center (DIC) and the LOW FUEL indicator 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 2.5°C (36.5°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the HVAC control module indicating the outside air temperature.

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

LOW COOLANT LEVEL

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

OIL LIFE RESET

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL LIFE RESET message 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.

OIL PRESSURE LOW

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW 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).

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

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.

REAR ACCESS OPEN

    • Refer to Cargo Door Description and Operation in Body Rear End

REDUCED ENGINE POWER

Refer to

    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L and 6.0L
    •  Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 8.1L

REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE

Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors

RFA X BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

SEATBELT REMINDER

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts

SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER

Refer to Rear Wheel Steering Description and Operation in Rear Wheel Steering

SERVICE 4WD

Refer to

    •  Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - BW 4481-NR3
    •  Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - BW 4482-NR4
    •  Transfer Case Description and Operation in Transfer Case - NVG 246-NP8

SERVICE AIR BAG

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR

SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

SERVICE RIDE CONTROL

Refer to Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC)

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

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

SERVICE STABILITY

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

SHIFT INDICATOR

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the shift indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

STABILITY SYSTEM ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

STABILITY SYSTEM DISABLED

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

STABILITY SYSTEM READY

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low fuel pressure condition. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

TRACTION ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

TRACTION SYSTEM LIMITED

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

TRANS IN WARM UP

Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED message in the driver information center (DIC).