Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes

IPC 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. (Export) BRAKE (Domestic)	Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
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
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 Description for the 2.8L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine
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
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Sport Mode: Refer to Sport/Economy Mode Operation or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission
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.	Winter Mode: Refer to Winter Mode Operation or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 5L40-E/5L50-E transmission

Radio Warning Messages

Symbol	Description
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
CHANGE AC FILTER	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation
CHANGE BRAKE PADS	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHANGE TRANS FLUID	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Fuel System Description for the 2.8L engine or Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine
CHECK OIL LEVEL	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Driver #	Refer to the Owner's Manual
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT - AC OFF	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
HEADLAMPS SUGGESTED	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
PERSONALIZATION OFF	Refer to the Owner's Manual
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
SERVICE AC SYSTEM	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE ELECTRICAL SYS	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine
SERVICE IDLE CONTROL	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L engine Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine
SERVICE STABILITY SYS	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE STEERING SYS	Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS	Refer to Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS ENGAGED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS OFF	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED REMOVE KEY	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED - THROTTLE PROBLEM	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
TOP SPEED FUEL CUT-OFF (Export Only)	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
TRACTION ENGAGED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION SUSPENDED	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
TRUNK OPEN	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
VEHICLE OVERSPEED (Export Only)	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Message Center (CTS-V JL4)

Symbol	Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	1 - 4 SHIFT Refer to Manual Transmission Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temp Hot Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Lateral Acceleration	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Check Engine Oil Pressure Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Oil Temperature Hot Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Reverse Gear	Refer to Manual Transmission Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Transmission Fluid Hot Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Tire Pressure Warning	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation