Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Indicators

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. BRAKE	Brake: Refer to ABS Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Headlights On: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
MPH or KM/H	KM/H The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that metric units have been requested. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ENG/MET switch. The IPC sends a class 2 message indicating the requested units to the head up display (HUD). MPH: The IPC illuminates the mph indicator when the IPC detects that English units have been requested. The IPC monitors the signal circuit of the ENG/MET switch. The IPC sends a class 2 message indicating the requested units to the HUD.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	SECURITY: Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Service Engine Soon: Refer to Engine Control Module Description .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Monitor: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Traction Control Off: 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.	Upshift: Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages or Transmission Indicators and Messages

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol	Description
ABS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP	ABS Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation
BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
CHANGE OIL NOW	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE OIL NOW message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil needs to be changed now. The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
CHANGE OIL SOON	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed in the near future. The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT	Charging System Description and Operation
CHECK GAGES	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES message when the IPC illuminates any of the following indicators. Charging system Engine coolant temperature Low coolant Low fuel Low oil pressure
CHECK GAS CAP	Fuel System Description
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CLEAN RADAR	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise)
CLOSE CARGO COVER	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
COOLANT OVER TEMP	Cooling System Description and Operation
CRUISE DISENGAGED	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise)
CRUISE SET XX KM/H (XX MPH)	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise)
DOOR AJAR (LEFT/RIGHT)	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
ENGINE PROTECTION, REDUCE ENGINE RPM	Engine Control Module Description
FOB BATTERY LOW	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE, REDUCE ENGINE RPM	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE message and then the REDUCE ENGINE RPM messages in the driver information center (DIC) in 3 second intervals if the IPC detects that the engine oil temperature exceeds 160°C (320°F). The IPC monitors the engine oil temperature signal circuit to determine the engine oil temperature. A low resistance indicates high engine oil temperature.
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-XX	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
HIGH TRANS TEMP	Transmission Indicators and Messages
HIGH VOLTAGE	Charging System Description and Operation
HOT ENGINE-A/C OFF	Cooling System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F) the ICE POSSIBLE message turns OFF. The instrument panel cluster (IPC) receives a class 2 message indicating the outside air temperature from the body control module (BCM).
INTRUSION SENSOR (OFF/ON)	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
KNOWN FOB	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LOW BRAKE FLUID	ABS Description and Operation
LOW COOLANT	Cooling System Description and Operation
LOW FUEL	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW FUEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the ECM indicating the fuel level.
LOW OIL LEVEL	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM only monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a brief period when the key moves from ON to START. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.
LOW OIL PRESSURE	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure, and the signal circuit is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-XX	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
LOW VOLTAGE	Charging System Description and Operation
LOW WASHER FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
MAX # FOBS LEARNED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
MAXIMUM SPEED 129 KM/H (80 MPH)	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
NO FOB, OFF OR RUN?	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
NO FOBS DETECTED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OFF-ACC TO LEARN	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
READY FOR FOB #X	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OVER SPEED WARNING (gulf states export)	Engine Control Module Description
PULL KEY-WAIT 10 SEC	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
REDUCED ENGINE POWER	Engine Control Module Description
RESERVE FUEL	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the RESERVE FUEL message driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects the following conditions: The fuel level is less than 12 L for 60 seconds. The fuel level is less than 12 L for 5 seconds immediately after the ignition is turned ON, and the vehicle speed is less than 1 mph. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.
SERVICE ABS	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE ELECT SYSTEM	Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM	Fuel System Description
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise)
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL/SHOCKS INOPERATIVE	Electronic Suspension Control Description and Operation
SERVICE STABILITRAK	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the driver information center (DIC) when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the ECM.
SHIFT TO PARK	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
STABILITRAK (ACTIVE, READY, TUNING, WARM-UP)	ABS Description and Operation
XX TIRE FLAT MAX SPEED 55, REDUCE HANDLING	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TOO COLD TO MOVE TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOO FAST FOR TOP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP MOTOR OVER TEMP	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP INOP IN REVERSE	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TOP NOT SECURE	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
TRAC/STABILITRAK-ON/OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SYS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
TRUNK AJAR	Luggage Compartment Description and Operation (Coupe)
WAIT XX MINUTES	Power Folding Top Description and Operation
WAIT FOR STABILITRAK	ABS Description and Operation