Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes

IPC Indicators

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (Export) BRAKE (Domestic)	Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (2.6L, 3.2L and 3.6L)Cruise Control Description and Operation (5.7L) in Cruise Control
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
km/h	km/h: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Lights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Engine Oil Pressure: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description in Engine Controls
MPH	MPH: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Rear Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Sport Mode: Refer to Sport/Economy Mode Operation or Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Winter Mode: Refer to Winter Mode Operation or Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E

Radio Warning Messages

Symbol	Description
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
CHANGE AC FILTER	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation in HVAC Systems
CHANGE BRAKE PADS	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHANGE TRANS FLUID	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Description in Engine Controls
CHECK OIL LEVEL	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
Driver #	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
ENGINE HOT - AC OFF	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description in Engine Controls
FUEL LEVEL LOW	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
ICE POSSIBLE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
PERSONALIZATION OFF	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
SERVICE AC SYSTEM	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation in HVAC Systems
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM	Refer to Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Control System Description in Engine Controls
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL	Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description in Engine Controls
SERVICE STABILITY SYS	Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
SERVICE STEERING SYS	Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation in Variable Effort Steering
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS	Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis in Suspension
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
STABILITY SYS OFF	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
STABILITY SYS READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
STARTING DISABLED - THROTTLE PROBLEM	Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description in Engine Controls
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF (Export Only)	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
TRACTION ENGAGED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
TRACTION SUSPENDED	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Anti-lock Brake System
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages in Automatic Transmission
TRUNK OPEN	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End
TURN SIGNAL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
VEHICLE OVERSPEED (Export Only)	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
WD DR:# PA:#	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization
WD DR:# PA:# LR:# RR:#	Refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization