Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes

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Indicators

Symbol	Reference
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. BATTERY	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. BRAKE	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Fuel System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Fuel System Description for the 3.8L engine
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
km/h	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
MPH	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Service Vehicle Soon: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Traction Control/Stability Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
A/C Off For Engine Protection	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Brake Fluid Low	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Battery Saver Active	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Charging System/Generator Fault	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Check Gas Cap	Refer to Fuel System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Fuel System Description for the 3.8L engine
Delayed Locking	Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Door Ajar - Driver	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar-Left Rear	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar - Passenger	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar - Right Rear	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Engine Coolant Hot	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon)	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Headlamps Suggested	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Hood Ajar	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Hot Trans Fluid	Refer to Electronic Component Description
Key Fob Battery Low	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Key In Ignition Reminder	Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
Left Front Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Left Rear Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Low Coolant	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Low Fuel	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Low Oil Level	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Low Oil Pressure	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Low Washer Fluid	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Park Break On	Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation
Park Lamps On	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Reading Lamp On	Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Reduced Engine Power	Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
Reduced Power Stop When Safe	Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines
Remote Start Disabled	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Remote Start Failed (Service Remote Start)	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
Right Front Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Right Rear Turn Lamp Out	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Service ABS System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Brake System	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Service Park Lamps	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Service Vehicle Soon	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Service Theft System	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Service Stability System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Service Steering Module	Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
Service Traction System	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Stability Control System Active	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Stability Control Off	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Starting Disabled (Due To Theft System)	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Starting Disabled (Due To Electronic Throttle Control)	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
Traction System Active	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Traction System Off	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Theft System Not Programmed	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Trunk Open	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Turn Signal On	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Washer Fluid Low	Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation