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.	AWD Disabled: All-Wheel Drive 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
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.	Hatch Ajar: Rear Hatch/Gate 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.	Low Fuel: Fuel System Description for the 3.4L engine or Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine.
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 3.6L engine or Engine Oil Pressure Sensor and/or Switch Replacement for the 3.4L 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.	Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Reduced Engine Power: Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
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: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
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.	Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS 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
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
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
ENGINE OVERHEATED-IDLE ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW ADD OIL	The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch.
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.4L 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	The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).
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
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 COLUMN LOCK	Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation
SERVICE POWER STEERING	Power Steering System Description and Operation (with EPS) or Power Steering System Description and Operation (with HPS)
SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT 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.
SHIFT DENIED	Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Description and Operation
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation
STABILITY CONTROL NOT READY	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITY CONTROL OFF	ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
TIGHTEN GAS CAP	Fuel System Description for the 3.6L engine or Fuel System Description for the 3.4L engine
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL ON	ABS Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
VEHICLE OVERSPEED	The DIC displays this message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).
WAIT TO START	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation