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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

BATTERY

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1500614  Size: GT

CHECK GAS CAP

Refer to Fuel System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Fuel System Description for the 3.8L engine


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676637  Size: GT

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676477  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the fuel level low indicator when the IPC receives a serial data message from the ECM/PCM indicating a low fuel condition.


Object Number: 1551376  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

km/h

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the Metric mode is selected in the IPC (if equipped with the base IPC U2E) or selected from the DIC information switch (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8).


Object Number: 1551374  Size: GT

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676470  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil level indicator when the PCM/ECM detects the engine oil level is low. The PCM/ECM monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch to determine the oil level.


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the low oil pressure indicator when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines

MPH

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the MPH indicator when the English mode is selected in the IPC (if equipped with the base IPC U2E) or selected from the DIC information switch (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8)


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676623  Size: GT

Service Vehicle Soon: The instrument panel cluster displays the service vehicle soon indicator when the PCM/ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control/Stability Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676482  Size: GT

Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

A/C Off For Engine Protection

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Brake Fluid Low

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Battery Saver Active

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Charging System/Generator Fault

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Check Gas Cap

Refer to Fuel System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Fuel System Description for the 3.8L engine

Delayed Locking

Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation

Door Ajar - Driver

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

Door Ajar-Left Rear

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

Door Ajar - Passenger

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

Door Ajar - Right Rear

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

Engine Coolant Hot

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon)

The IPC displays this message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation and to GM Oil Life System Resetting.

Headlamps Suggested

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Hood Ajar

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Hot Trans Fluid

Refer to Electronic Component Description

Key Fob Battery Low

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Key In Ignition Reminder

Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

Left Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Left Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Low Coolant

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Low Fuel

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the IPC receives a serial data message from the PCM/ECM indicating a low fuel condition (if equipped with uplevel IPC UH8).

Low Oil Level

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL LEVEL message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil level condition.

Low Oil Pressure

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition.

Low Washer Fluid

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

Park Break On

Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation

Park Lamps On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reading Lamp On

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reduced Engine Power

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines

Reduced Power Stop When Safe

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L, and 3.6L engines or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Descriptionfor the 3.8L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L, and 7.0L engines

Remote Start Disabled

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Remote Start Failed (Service Remote Start)

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Right Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Right Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service ABS System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Brake System

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Service Park Lamps

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service Vehicle Soon

The instrument panel cluster displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM or BCM detects certain vehicle malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

Service Theft System

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Service Stability System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Steering Module

Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

Service Traction System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Stability Control System Active

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Stability Control Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Starting Disabled (Due To Theft System)

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Starting Disabled (Due To Electronic Throttle Control)

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Traction System Active

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Traction System Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Theft System Not Programmed

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

Trunk Open

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

Turn Signal On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Washer Fluid Low

Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation