Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

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IPC 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 (Domestic)	Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Charge: Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Safety 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
km/h	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the cluster detects that Metric units have been requested.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Lane Departure Warning: Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Lights On: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	The DIC displays this indicator when the engine control module (ECM) detects a severe low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Engine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine, to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.6L engine or Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis for the 4.4L engine
MPH	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the mph indicator when the cluster detects that Metric units have been requested.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Security Indicator Malfunction
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Traction Control Off: ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS OFF	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYS	Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE HIGH	Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW	Charging System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEAT BELT	Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEAT BELT - PASSENGER	Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life drops below 5 percent.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Fuel System Description (With LLT) for the 3.6L engine or to Fuel System Description for the 4.6L engine or to Fuel System Description for the 4.4L engine
CHECK OIL LEVEL	The driver information center (DIC) displays CHECK OIL LEVEL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (STS)
CLEAN RADAR	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control)
COMPETITIVE DRIVING MODE	ABS Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR AJAR	Power Door Latch Description and Operation
Driver #	Refer to the Owner's Manual
ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT - AC OFF	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 3.6L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.4L engine
ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCED RPM	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine, Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.4L engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW	The driver information center (DIC) displays FUEL LEVEL LOW when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the fuel level is less than 7.84 percent.
HOOD AJAR	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The DIC displays ICE POSSIBLE for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE	Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert)
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR	Power Door Latch Description and Operation
NO FOBS DETECTED	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	The driver information center (DIC) displays OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE when the engine control module (ECM) detects a severe low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR	Power Door Latch Description and Operation
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control)
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR	Power Door Latch Description and Operation
SECURE MODE	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE AC SYSTEM	Automatic HVAC Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST	Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE HEADLAMP LEVEL	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM	Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert)
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE	Park Brake System Description and Operation
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control)
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE	Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert)
SERVICE STABILITY SYS	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE STEERING SYS	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYS	Symptoms - Suspension General Diagnosis
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Transmission Indicators and Messages
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE VEHICLE SOON when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
SHIFT DENIED	Transmission Indicators and Messages
SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE	Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert)
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF	Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert)
SPEED LIMIT XXX (MPH/KMH)	The DIC displays the speed limit when selected from the DIC switch. Also the DIC notifies the driver when the speed limit is exceeded.
ADVISORY XXX (MPH/KMH)	The DIC displays the advised speed when selected from the DIC switch. The advisory notifies the driver the advised speed limit for the local area.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control)
SPORT SHIFT ACTIVE	Transmission Indicators and Messages
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS NOT READY	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS OFF	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY SYS READY	ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THEFT PROBLEM	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
TIRE PRESSURE WARNING	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TOURING MODE	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Transmission Indicators and Messages
TRUNK OPEN	Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
VEHICLE OVERSPEED (Gulf States Only)	The driver information center (DIC) displays VEHICLE OVERSPEED when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).
WASHER FLUID LOW	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (STS)