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. (Export) BRAKE	Brake: Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Charge: Charging System Description and Operation (w/RVC) or Charging System Description and Operation (w/o RVC)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Oil Pressure: The IPC illuminates the engine oil pressure (EOP) indicator when the PCM/ECM detects the EOP is low from the EOP switch.
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.	MIL: Engine Control Module Description for the 2.2L engine, or Engine Control Module Description for the 2.4L engine
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Seatbelt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Traction Disabled: ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Upshift Indicator: The Upshift indicator notifies the driver when to shift to a higher transmission range. The IPC illuminates the Upshift indicator as determined by the PCM/ECM.

Driver Information Center

Message	Reference
AUTO LIGHTS OFF	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTO LIGHTS ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation (w/RVC) or Charging System Description and Operation (w/o RVC)
BRAKE FLUID	Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHARGING SYSTEM ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation (w/RVC) or Charging System Description and Operation (w/o RVC)
CHANGE OIL SOON	The DIC displays this message when the PCM/ECM determines that the engine oil life is less than a pre-determined value. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting
CHECK GAS CAP	Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 2.0L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 2.2L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 2.4L engine
CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVE	Cruise Control Description and Operation
DOOR AJAR	Power Door Locks Description and Operation
ENG PWR REDUCED	Cooling System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the outside air temperature drops below 2°C (36°F). When the temperature rises above 5.5°C (42°F), the message turns OFF.
KEY FOB BATT LOW	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote ) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote)
LOW COOLANT	Cooling System Description and Operation
LOW FUEL	The DIC displays this message when the ECM/PCM detects that the fuel level is below a pre-determined value from the fuel level sensor.
LOW OIL LEVEL	The DIC displays this message when the PCM/ECM detects a low oil level condition.
LOW WASHER FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Front)
LOW TRACTION	ABS Description and Operation
POWER STEERING	Power Steering System Description and Operation
PARKING BRAKE	Park Brake System Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the BCM or ECM/PCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not emissions related.
STARTING DISABLED	Starting System Description and Operation
TRUNK AJAR	Luggage Compartment Description and Operation (Sedan)