The indicator description and operation uses generic indicator names. Refer to the table below for the indicators that are available on this vehicle:
Vehicle Indicator Name | Indicator Description Title |
|---|---|
ABS | ABS Indicator |
Air Bag Symbol | Air Bag Indicator |
AWD DISABLE | Driveline Indicator |
Base Cluster Symbol | Program Mode Indicator(s) |
BRAKE | Brake System Indicator(s) |
CHANGE ENGINE OIL | Engine Oil Indicator(s) |
Charge Symbol | Charging System Indicator |
DOOR AJAR | Door Ajar Indicator |
Fasten Safety Belt Symbol | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator |
High Beam Symbol | Lighting System Indicator(s) |
HOT COOLANT TEMP | Engine Coolant Indicator(s) |
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW | Keyless Entry Indicator(s) |
LOW BRAKE FLUID | Brake System Indicator(s) |
LOW FUEL | Fuel System Indicator(s) |
LOW OIL LEVEL | Engine Oil Indicator(s) |
LOW OIL PRESSURE | Engine Oil Indicator(s) |
LOW WASHER FLUID | Washer Fluid Indicator(s) |
PARK LAMP OUT | Lighting System Indicator(s) |
REAR HATCH AJAR | Hatch Ajar Indicator(s) |
SECURITY | Theft System Indicator(s) |
SERVICE ENGINE SOON | Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) |
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM | Traction Control System Indicator(s) |
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON | Electrical System Indicatror(s) |
TRAC OFF | Traction Control System Indicator(s) |
TRACTION ACTIVE | Traction Control System Indicator(s) |
Turn Signal Symbols | Lighting System Indicator(s) |
Uplevel Cluster Symbol | Program Mode Indicator(s) |
ABS Indicator
The IPC illuminates the ABS indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a malfunction with the antilock brake system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio for audible warning when this indicator is on.
Air Bag Indicator
The IPC illuminates the air bag indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) detects a malfunction with the supplemental inflatable restraint system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the SDM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The IPC flashes the air bag indicator 7 times. |
Brake System Indicator(s)
Brake Warning Indicator
The IPC illuminates the brake indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The body control module (BCM) detects that the park brake is engaged. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination. If the vehicle is shifted out of park with the park brake engaged and a class 2 message is received indicating that the vehicle speed is greater than 3 MPH, the BCM sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate the audible warning. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
Low Brake Fluid Indicator
The IPC illuminates the low brake fluid indicator in the message center when the IPC receives a low signal from the low brake fluid switch. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Charge Indicator
The IPC illuminates the battery indicator in the message center when the following occurs:
| • | The PCM detects that the generator output is less than 11 volts or greater than 16 volts. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
| • | The ignition is ON, with the engine OFF. |
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio for audible warning when this indicator is on.
Door Ajar Indicator
The IPC illuminates the door ajar indicator in the message center when the body control module (BCM) detects any of the four vehicle doors is open. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Driveline Indicator(s)
AWD Disable Indicator
The IPC illuminates the AWD disable indicator in the message center when the ABS module detects that the all wheel drive is disabled. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the ABS module requesting illumination.
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Electrical System Indicator(s)
Service Vehicle Soon Indicator
The IPC illuminates the service vehicle soon indicator in the message center when the PCM detects certain non-emissions related malfunctions. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Engine Coolant Indicator(s)
Hot Coolant Temp
The IPC illuminates the hot coolant temp indicator in the message center when the PCM determines that the coolant temperature is greater than 128°C (262°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Engine Oil Indicator(s)
Change Engine Oil
The IPC illuminates the change engine oil indicator in the message center when the 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, the engine oil monitor reset procedure needs to be performed, refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to active an audible warning.
Low Oil Level
The IPC illuminates the low oil level indicator in the message center when the PCM detects a low engine oil level condition (signal is low). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Low Oil Pressure
The IPC illuminates the low oil pressure indicator in the message center when the PCM detects a low or failed oil pressure or a malfunction in the circuit. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Fasten Safety Belt Indicator
The IPC illuminates the fasten safety belt indicator when the following occurs:
| • | The inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) detects that the driver's seat belt is unbuckled. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the SDM requesting illumination. The IPC illuminates the indicator for 20 seconds and then flashes the indicator for 55 seconds. The IPC also sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate the audible warning. |
| • | If the seat belt is unfastened and the indicator times out due to shifting the vehicle into gear, then the indicator will be on for 20 seconds and then the indicator will flash for 55 seconds. |
| • | If the driver unfastens the driver seat belt anytime during the ignition cycle the telltale turns on for 20 seconds and followed by the indicator flashing for 55 seconds. |
Fuel System Indicator(s)
Low Fuel Indicator
The IPC illuminates the low fuel indicator in the message center when the PCM detects that the fuel level is less than 13% of a tank from the fuel level sender. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activates an audible warning.
Hatch Ajar Indicator(s)
Rear Hatch Ajar Indicator
The IPC illuminates the rear hatch ajar indicator in the message center when the BCM detects the rear hatch is open. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Keyless Entry Indicator(s)
Key Fob Battery Low Indicator
When the voltage of the keyless entry transmitter (key fob) battery falls below 2.2 volts, the transmitter sends a low battery signal to the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). The low battery signal is sent every time the transmitter is used for any remote keyless function. The RCDLR communicates the low battery messages to the body control module (BCM). When the BCM receives three consecutive low battery messages from the RCDLR, the BCM sends a class 2 message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC). The IPC illuminates the key fob battery low indicator in the message center whenever the ignition is ON. The indicator remains illuminated until a transmitter with a good battery (2.2 volts or greater) is used to perform any remote function. When the indicator is illuminated and a transmitter with a weak battery is used to perform any remote function, the indicator turns off for approximately 2 seconds and then turns back on.
Lighting System Indicators
High Beam
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the high beam indicator when the body control module (BCM) detects that the high beams are requested. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination.
Park Lamp Out
The IPC illuminates the park lamp out indicator in the message center when the BCM determines a park lamp out condition exists. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM requesting illumination.
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Turn Signals
The IPC illuminates the right or left turn signal indicator when the IPC detects a turn signal request or a hazard request. If the IPC determines that the turn signal is active for more than 1.21 km (0.75 mi), the IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate the audible warning.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
The PCM illuminates the MIL (service engine soon or check engine) when the following occurs:
| • | The PCM detects a malfunction in the emissions system. |
| • | The PCM performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
| • | The ignition is on, with the engine off. |
Program Mode Indicator(s)
Base Cluster
Press and hold the season odometer reset for greater than 3 seconds. If the vehicle is in PARK the IPC will send a class 2 message to the BCM. Upon receipt of this class 2 message the IPC illuminates the program mode indicator in the message center. This indicator remains illuminated until the IPC receives a class 2 message from the BCM to turn this indicator off or the IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating vehicle speed is present.
Uplevel Cluster
During vehicle startup the IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating it is an uplevel cluster. When the DIC menu is set in the "Personalization Press Set to Begin" menu and the vehicle is in PARK the IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM if the Set button is pressed on the DIC. Upon receipt of the class 2 message from the BCM the cluster shall activate the program mode indicator in the message center. The IPC will also receive a class 2 message from the BCM indicating which message shall be displayed. Then any time the mode or set button is pressed the IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM. The IPC continues to display the message requested by the BCM until the BCM commands off or the IPC receives a class 2 message indicating the vehicle is moving. The IPC exits from personalization and return to the top of the menu that displays the temperature and compass. The IPC also turns off the program mode indicator.
Theft System Indicator(s)
SECURITY
The IPC illuminates the SECURITY indicator in the message center as determined by the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the theft deterrent controller module requesting illumination.
| • | The VTD system requests the IPC to illuminate the indicator only when the ignition switch is ON. The VTD system uses the indicator as a malfunction indicator. |
| • | The Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system uses the theft LED and does not use the SECURITY indicator. |
Theft LED
The body control module (BCM) illuminates the theft LED (on top of the dash) based on the current Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system operation mode. The theft LED operates in the following modes:
| • | ON |
| • | OFF |
| • | Flashing slow |
| • | Flashing fast |
Traction Control System Indicator(s)
Service Traction System
The IPC illuminates the Service Traction System indicator in the message center when the electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a malfunction in the traction control system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM requesting illumination.
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Traction Active
The IPC illuminates the Traction Active indicator in the message center when the electronic brake control module (EBCM) detects a traction control event. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM requesting illumination.
Trac Off
The IPC illuminates the TRAC OFF indicator when:
| • | The electronic brake control module (EBCM) inhibits the traction control system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM requesting illumination. |
| • | The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds. |
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
Washer Fluid Indicator(s)
Low Washer Fluid Indicator
The IPC illuminates the low washer fluid indicator in the message center when the IPC detects a low washer fluid condition (signal circuit is low) from the low washer fluid sensor. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
