Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

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.	Auto Stop: Engine Control Module Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Battery: Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	The IPC displays the indicator when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Charge: Charging System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Cruise Engaged: Cruise Control Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	DRL: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Coolant: Cooling Fan Description and Operation (LAT) or Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Except LAT)
ESP OFF	ESP OFF: ABS 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 Belts: Seat Belt System Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Hill Start Assist: Engine Control Module Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Hybrid Economy: Engine Control Module Description
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Liftgate Ajar: Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Coolant: Cooling Fan Description and Operation (LAT) or Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Except LAT)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Fuel: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Oil Level: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Low Oil Level indicator when the ECM detects that the engine oil level is less than a pre-determined value.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Oil Pressure: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the Engine Oil Pressure indicator when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil pressure condition.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Low Traction (Vehicle Dynamics Caution): ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	MIL: Engine Control Module Description for the 2.4L engine Engine Control Module Description for the 3.5L engineEngine Control Module Description for the 3.6L engine
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Service Vehicle Soon: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Tire Pressure Monitor: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Traction Off: ABS Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Upshift Indicator: The IPC displays the indicator when the ECM detects that the manual transmission needs to be shifted to a higher gear.
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	Washer Fluid Level: Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
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
BRAKE BOOST SYSTEM FAILED	Brake Assist System Description and Operation
COMPASS CALIBRATION COMPLETE	The DIC displays this message when the compass calibration is complete and the calibration process is successful.
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES	The DIC displays this message when the compass calibration is active and the vehicle is required to drive in circles.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
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
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT	Cooling Fan Description and Operation (LAT) or Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Except LAT)
CRUISE SET TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT A/C OFF	Cooling Fan Description and Operation (LAT) or Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Except LAT)
ENGINE OVERHEATED-IDLE ENGINE	Cooling Fan Description and Operation (LAT) or Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Except LAT)
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Cooling Fan Description and Operation (LAT) or Cooling Fan Description and Operation (Except LAT)
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description
FUEL LEVEL LOW	The DIC displays the FUEL LEVEL LOW message when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.
HOOD OPEN	Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE	The driver information center (DIC) displays ICE POSSIBLE for when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the engine control module (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
PROGRAM CLUSTER	The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) needs to be programmed. Refer to Control Module References .
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN	Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY	Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM	Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM	Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM	Brake Warning System Description and Operation
SERVICE HILL ASSIST	Hydraulic Brake System Description and Operation
SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM	Starter/Generator Description and Operation
SERVICE POWER STEERING	Power Steering System Description and Operation (with EPS) or Power Steering System Description and Operation (with HPS)
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM	General Description (Strut) or General Description
SERVICE TIRE MONITORING SYSTEM	Tire Pressure Monitor 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 or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Cruise Control Description and Operation
STABILITRAK NOT READY	ABS Description and Operation
STABILITRAK OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TIGHTEN GAS CAP	Fuel System Description
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET	Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL OFF	ABS Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL ON	ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Transmission Indicators and Messages
TURN SIGNAL ON	Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
VEHICLE OVERSPEED	The driver information center (DIC) displays this message when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).