Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

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Indicators

Symbol	Reference
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	ABS: ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Auto Stop: Hybrid Modes of Operation Description - HP5 or Starter/Generator Description and Operation - HP7
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	AWD Disabled: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Battery: Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. (Export) BRAKE	BRAKE: Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Change Engine Oil: The IPC) displays this indicator when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Charge: Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP. [DOOR AJAR]	Door Ajar: Power Door Locks Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	DRL: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation (With HP5) or Cooling System Description and Operation (Without HP5)
ESP OFF	ESP OFF: ABS Description and Operation
ESP ACTIVE	ESP ACTIVE: ABS Description and Operation
ESP NOT READY	ESP NOT READY: ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Seat Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Passenger Seat Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Front Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Hill Start Assist: Hill Hold Control Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Hybrid Fuel Economy: The hybrid fuel economy indicator notifies the driver when the vehicle is achieving a better than normal fuel economy. The indicator illuminates in the IPC when the ECM detects the vehicle fuel economy is better than normal and sends a serial data message to the IPC to turn the indicator ON. The indicator can be disabled and enabled using the DIC switch.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Liftgate Ajar: Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Fuel: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Oil Level: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Oil Level indicator when the ECM detects that the engine oil level is less than a pre-determined value.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Oil Pressure: The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM determines that the engine oil pressure is low from the engine oil pressure switch.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	MIL: Engine Control Module Description for the 2.4L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L (LCS) engine
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Passenger Air Bag Off: SIR System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Passenger Air Bag On: SIR System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Reduced Engine Power: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine,Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description (w/LLT) for the 3.6L (LCS) engine
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Regenerative Braking: Hybrid Modes of Operation Description - HP5
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Service AWD: All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Service Vehicle Soon: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Speed Sensitive Power Steering: Power Steering System Description and Operation (without HP5) or Power Steering System Description and Operation (with HP5)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Upshift Indicator: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM detects that the manual transmission needs to be shifted to a higher gear.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Vehicle Ready: Hybrid Modes of Operation Description - HP5
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Washer Fluid Level: Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF	All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation
BRAKE FLUID LOW	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT	Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEATBELT	Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CALIBRATION COMPLETE	When the compass calibration process is complete and successful, the DIC displays CALIBRATION COMPLETE..
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES	The DIC provides the display that allows the resetting of the currently stored compass calibrations data and establish new calibration data. When the compass calibration is in process, the DIC displays CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	The DIC displays this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil needs to be changed. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting
CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUID	Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6T70/6T75 or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 2MT70
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT	Cooling System Description and Operation (With HP5) or Cooling System Description and Operation (Without HP5)
CRUISE SET TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR OPEN	Power Door Locks Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT A/C OFF	Cooling System Description and Operation (With HP5) or Cooling System Description and Operation (Without HP5)
ENGINE OVERHEATED-IDLE ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation (With HP5) or Cooling System Description and Operation (Without HP5)
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation (With HP5) or Cooling System Description and Operation (Without HP5)
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description (w/LLT) for the 3.6L (LCS) engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW	The DIC displays this message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined value.
HOOD OPEN	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE	The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).
JUMP ASSIST ACTIVE	Jump Assist Description and Operation
JUMP ASSIST ABORTED	Jump Assist Description and Operation
JUMP ASSIST DONE: TURN KEY TO START	Jump Assist Description and Operation
JUMP ASSIST READY: TURN KEY TO OFF	Jump Assist Description and Operation
JUMP ASSIST REQUIRED	Jump Assist Description and Operation
LIFT GATE OPEN	Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) switch.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN (Front and Rear)	Power Door Locks Description and Operation
PROGRAM CLUSTER	The DIC displays this message when the IPC requires programming.
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote)
REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote)
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote)
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM	Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE	All-Wheel Drive Description and Operation
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM	Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE SOON	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE HILL START ASSIST	Hill Hold Control Description and Operation
SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM	High Voltage Monitoring Systems Description - HP5 or Starter/Generator Description and Operation - HP7
SERVICE POWER STEERING	Power Steering System Description and Operation (without HP5) or Power Steering System Description and Operation (with HP5)
SERVICE STABILITRAK	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT DETERENT SYSTEM	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote)
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The DIC displays this message when the BCM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the vehicle emission system.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6T70/6T75 or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 2MT70
SHIFT DENIED	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation
SPEED SENSITIVE POWER STEERING	Power Steering System Description and Operation (without HP5) or Power Steering System Description and Operation (with HP5)
STABILITRAK NOT READY	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITRAK OFF	ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
TIGHTEN GAS CAP	Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 2.2L or 2.4L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.5L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.6L (LCS) engine
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL ON	ABS Description and Operation
TRANSMISSION HOT: IDLE ENGINE	Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 6T70/6T75 or Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 2MT70
TURN SIGNAL ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation