Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

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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. BRAKE	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 (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Oil Pressure: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Passenger Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt 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 Warning: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL): Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
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.	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): Refer to ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Symbol	Description
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL OFF	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEATBELT	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK BRAKE FLUID	Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK OIL LEVEL	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wipers and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)
CLEAN RADAR	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
CLEAN SENSOR-PARK ASSIST	Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation
CRUISE SET TO XXX	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
DRIVER DOOR OPEN	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
DRIVER 1	Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
DRIVER 2	Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
DRIVER X POSITION SAVED	Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-IDLE ENGINE	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
FUEL LEVEL LOW	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
FOLLOWING GAP	Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
HOOD AJAR	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
HOT SHOT SYSTEM ACTIVE	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wipers and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)
ICE POSSIBLE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
PROGRAMMING ACTIVE	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
PROGRAMMING EXIT	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
RECALL NOT ALLOWED WHILE DRIVING	Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN	Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM	Refer to Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST	Refer to Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE PARK ASSIST	Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
SERVICE HOT SHOT SYSTEM	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wipers and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)
SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM	Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM	Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation (w/o Electro-Hydraulic Steering)
SERVICE STABILITYTRAK	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM	Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages for the 4T65-E transmission
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITYTRAK NOT READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITYTRAK OFF	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THEFT PROBLEM	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION OFF	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	Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wipers and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)

Information Center Telltale Assembly and Auxiliary Displays

Symbol	Description
Passenger Seatbelt Indicator	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Passenger Air Bag On Indicator	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
Vehicle Alert Indicator	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
Vehicle Ahead Indicator	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
Cruise Active	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)