Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Indicators
| Symbol | Reference |
|---|---|
| Refer to ABS Description and Operation | |
| Refer to SIR System Description and Operation | |
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BATTERY |
Refer to Charging System Description and Operation |
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BRAKE |
Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation |
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CHECK GAS CAP |
Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for 5.3L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.8L engine |
| Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation | |
| Refer to Warning Messages | |
| Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation | |
| Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation | |
| Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | |
| The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the fuel level low indicator when the IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM/PCM indicating a low fuel condition. | |
| Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | |
| Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | |
| km/h | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the Metric mode is selected in the IPC (if equipped with the base IPC U2E) or selected from the DIC information switch (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8). |
| Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation | |
| The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil level indicator when the PCM/ECM detects the engine oil level is low. The PCM/ECM monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch to determine the oil level. | |
| The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil pressure indicator when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition. | |
| Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 5.3L engine | |
| MPH | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the MPH indicator when the English mode is selected in the IPC (if equipped with the base IPC U2E) or selected from the DIC information switch (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8) |
| Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine | |
| Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation | |
| Service Vehicle Soon: The instrument panel cluster displays the service vehicle soon indicator when the PCM/ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. | |
| Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation | |
| Traction Control/Stability Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation | |
| Turn Signals: Refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION | |
| 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 Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 5.3L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.8L engine |
| Delayed Locking | Refer to POWER DOOR LOCKS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION |
| Door Ajar - Driver | Refer to Warning Messages |
| Door Ajar-Left Rear | Refer to Warning Messages |
| Door Ajar - Passenger | Refer to Warning Messages |
| Door Ajar - Right Rear | Refer to Warning Messages |
| Engine Coolant Hot | Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation |
| Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon) | The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation and to GM Oil Life System Resetting . |
| 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 | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the IPC receives a serial data message from the PCM/ECM indicating a low fuel condition (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8). |
| Low Oil Level | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil level condition. |
| Low Oil Pressure | The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition. |
| 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 | Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine |
| Reduced Power Stop When Safe | Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 5.3L engine |
| 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 | The instrument panel cluster displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. |
| Service Theft System | Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation |
| Service Stability System | Refer to ABS 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 Warning Messages |
| 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 |