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Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

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

(Export)

BRAKE (Domestic)

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

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the engine oil pressure as determined by the ECM.


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: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.9L engine or to Engine Control Module Description for the 5.3L engine


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

VDC: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

AIRBAG FAILED

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

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 SAVER ACTIVE

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

BRAKE FLUID LOW ADD BRAKE FLUID

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning 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

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

Refer to Electronic Compass Calibration

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

Refer to Electronic Compass Calibration

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. Reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

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

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

DRIVER 1

The driver information center (DIC) displays Driver 1 or Driver 2 warning to notify the driver when the Driver Identifier has changed.

DRIVER 2

The driver information center (DIC) displays Driver 1 or Driver 2 warning to notify the driver when the Driver Identifier has changed.

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL

The driver information center (DIC) displays ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The driver information center (DIC) displays FUEL LEVEL LOW when the PCM determines that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined percentage of approximately 8 percent.

HOOD OPEN

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

HOT SHOT SYSTEM ACTIVE

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HOT SHOT SYSTEM FAULT

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).

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

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

MPH

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

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The driver information center (DIC) displays OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor/switch.

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

RAINSENCE WIPERS ACTIVE

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Refer to Air Delivery Description and Operation or 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 POWER STEERING

Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM

Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Refer to Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE VEHICLE SOON when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

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

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.5L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.9L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description .

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission

TRUNK OPEN

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

WAIT TO START

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation