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. BRAKE	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 (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the oil pressure switch/sensor
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Fasten Passenger Safety Belt: Seat Belt 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 IPC displays the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that Metric units have been requested.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Lane Departure Warning: Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Lights On Warning: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL): Refer to Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Diagnosis
MPH	The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the cluster detects that English units have been requested.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Low: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL OFF	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BATTERY NOT CHARGING SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM	Charging System 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
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	DIC displays this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is low and 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 BRAKE FLUID	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
CHECK COOLANT LEVEL	Cooling System Description and Operation
CHECK GAS CAP	Fuel System Description
CHECK OIL LEVEL	The DIC displays this message when the 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 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
CHECK WASHER FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wiper and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)
CLEAN RADAR	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
CLEAN SENSOR-PARK ASSIST	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
CLEAN SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
CRUISE SET TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
DRIVER DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
DRIVER 1	Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
DRIVER 2	Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
DRIVER X POSITION SAVED	Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF	Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE COOLANT HOT-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
FUEL LEVEL LOW	The DIC displays this message when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than 7.84 percent from the ECM.
FOLLOWING GAP	Cruise: Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
HOOD AJAR	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
HOT SHOT SYSTEM ACTIVE	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wiper and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)
ICE POSSIBLE	The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the ambient air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).
KEY FOB BATTERY LOW	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote)
LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator 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) sensor/switch.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
PROGRAMMING ACTIVE	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote)
PROGRAMMING EXIT	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (with Accessory 2 Way Remote) or Keyless Entry System Description and Operation (without Accessory 2 Way Remote)
RADAR CRUISE NOT READY	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
RECALL NOT ALLOWED WHILE DRIVING	Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM	Automatic HVAC 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 PARK ASSIST	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE	Cruise Control Description and Operation (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
SERVICE HOT SHOT SYSTEM	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wiper and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)
SERVICE LANE DEPARTURE SYSTEM	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM	Front Suspension Description and Operation Rear Suspension Description and Operation
SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
SERVICE STEERING SYSTEM	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
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL	ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Transmission Indicators and Messages
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF	Object Detection Description and Operation (Lane Departure Warning) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Side Blind Zone Alert) or Object Detection Description and Operation (Parking Assist)
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 (Adaptive Cruise Control) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (Conventional Cruise Control)
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITRAK NOT READY	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITRAK OFF	ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THROTTLE PROBLEM	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED THEFT PROBLEM	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION OFF	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	The DIC displays this message when the IPC determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID	Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Wiper and Washers) or Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation (Heated Washer System)

Information Center Telltale Assembly and Auxiliary Displays

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