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Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

IPC Indicators

Symbol Reference
GM676444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ABS: ABS Description and Operation
GM676442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation
GM797805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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BRAKE (Domestic)
Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation
GM676451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Charge: Charging System Description and Operation
GM676483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation
GM676465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Cooling System Description and Operation
GM676468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM determines that a low engine oil pressure condition exists
GM676441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fasten Safety Belt:Seat Belt System Description and Operation
GM676461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Front Fog Lamps:Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM676457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
km/h The IPC displays the km/h indicator when the cluster detects that Metric unit has been requested from the DIC switch.
GM676454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL):Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engine, Engine Control Module Description for the 3.9L engine or to Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines
MPH The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the cluster detects that English unit has been requested from the DIC switch.
GM676471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation
GM676455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM1246373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tire Pressure Low: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
GM1672637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
VDC: ABS Description and Operation
DIC Warning Messages

Message Reference
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE Charging System Description and Operation
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEATBELT Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES Electronic Compass Calibration 
CALIBRATION COMPLETE Electronic Compass Calibration 
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON The DIC displays this message 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
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped) 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
DRIVER DOOR OPEN Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT A/C OFF Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL The driver information center (DIC) displays ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE POWER REDUCED Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines
FUEL LEVEL LOW The DIC displays this message when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined level.
HOOD OPEN Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation
HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
HEATED WASH FLUID SYSTEM OFF Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the HVAC module determines that the ambient air temperature has dropped below 2.0°C (36°F).
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the ECM determines that a low engine oil pressure condition exists
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
RAINSENCE WIPERS ACTIVE Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote)
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote)
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM Air Delivery Description and Operation or Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE POWER STEERING Power Steering System Description and Operation (w/o Electro-Hydraulic Steering)
SERVICE STABILITRAK ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the ECM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX Cruise Control Description and Operation
STABILITRAK NOT READY ABS Description and Operation
STABILITRAK OFF ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.5L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.9L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines
THEFT ATTEMPTED Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation
TIGHTEN GAS CAP Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.5L engine, Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.9L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, or 7.0L engines
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL OFF ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE Electronic Component Description for the 4T65-E transmission
TRUNK OPEN Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
WAIT TO START Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation