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Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Instrument Cluster Panel Indicators

Symbol Description
GM676444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ABS: ABS Description and Operation
GM676442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation
GM2062266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

BRAKE
Brake Warning Lamp: Brake Warning System Description and Operation
GM676451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Alternator or Charging System: Charging System Description and Operation
GM676441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Driver Seat Belt Warning: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
GM2062267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Passenger Seat Belt Warning: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
GM676461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM676457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM2062268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Daytime Running Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
MPH The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the IPC detects that English units have been requested by the driver.
KM/H The IPC displays the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that Metric units have been requested by the driver.
GM676454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL):
GM676455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
GM676471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Security Warning: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
GM676637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Door Ajar: Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
GM1246373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Driver Information Centre Warning Messages

Symbol Description
ABS FAULT ABS Description and Operation
BRAKE Brake Warning System Description and Operation
PARK BRAKE Brake Warning System Description and Operation
ALTERNATOR/CHARGING SYSTEM Charging System Description and Operation
CHECK OIL PRESSURE/OIL LEVEL The low oil pressure/oil level warning occurs when a low engine oil pressure and/or a low engine oil level concern is detected by the ECM. Refer to Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing or Engine Oil Level Sensor Diagnosis for the 6.0L or 6.2L engine.
ENGINE TEMP (Temperature) HOT Cooling System Description and Operation
AIR BAG FAULT SIR System Description and Operation
OVER SPEED The overspeed warning displays when the BCM detects that the vehicle speed has exceeded the selected value the driver had preset. The IPC then displays the overspeed warning on the DIC. The general warning chime sounds when active.
STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE/STABILITY CONTROL OFF ABS Description and Operation
LOW FUEL The low fuel message displays when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than 12 percent.
VERY LOW FUEL The very low fuel message displays when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than 0 percent. This occurs when the fuel level in the tank is lower than the minimum level the sender can read. The IPC receives a message indicating the fuel level from the ECM and displays the very low fuel message on the DIC.
SPORT SHIFT The sport shift message displays when the BCM detects that the shifter assembly has been moved to enable sport shift mode. The BCM sends this information to the IPC via a serial data message.
NORMAL SHIFT The normal shift message displays when the BCM detects that the shifter assembly has been returned to D. The BCM sends this information to the IPC via a serial data message.
SERVICE The service error message displays when an IPC concern usually relating to a loss of communications is present.
SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM Charging System Description and Operation
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)
CHECK ENGINE
SAFETY MODE ACTIVE AND POWER REDUCED
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON The service vehicle soon message displays when a non emissions related concern is detected by the BCM. The IPC displays the service vehicle soon message on the DIC. The general warning chime sounds when the warning is active.
SERVICE ENGINE OIL This message displays when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. The ECM sends the information to the IPC via a serial data message. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting
CRUISE CONTROL ON/ACTIVE/INACTIVE/OFF Cruise Control Description and Operation
ENGINE IMMOBILISED Immobilizer Description and Operation or refer to the Owner's Manual
BATTERY SAVER MODE ON Charging System Description and Operation
REST REMINDER The rest reminder message displays after two hours of continuous driving. When the ignition is switched to the ON position, a timer in the IPC starts counting. After two hours of continuous driving, the IPC displays the rest reminder message on the DIC.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.6L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 6.0L or 6.2L engine
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation