Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Buick Lucerne 2006

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Lucerne 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Vehicle DTC Information 🢒 Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Table 1:	IPC Indicators
Table 2:	DIC Warning Messages

IPC Indicators

Symbol	Reference
	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
	Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
(Export) BRAKE (Domestic)	Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation
	Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
	Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
	Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
	The oil pressure indicator illuminates in the IPC when the ECM detects a low engine oil level conditions.
	Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
	Front Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 4.6L engine or to Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine
	Security: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation or Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
	Tire Pressure Low: Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
	Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
	VDC: Refer to ABS Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message	Reference
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL OFF	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
BUCKLE SEATBELT	Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation
CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES	Refer to Electronic Compass Calibration
CALIBRATION COMPLETE	Refer to Electronic Compass Calibration
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON	The driver information center (DIC) displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON 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 LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
CLEAN REAR BUMPER	Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation
COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
DRIVER DOOR OPEN	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL	The driver information center (DIC) displays ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE	Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation
ENGINE POWER REDUCED	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine
FUEL LEVEL LOW	The driver information center (DIC) displays FUEL LEVEL LOW when the instrument panel cluster (IPC) determines that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value of approximately 10 percent.
HOOD OPEN	Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
HEATED WASH FLUID SYSTEM OFF	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
ICE POSSIBLE	The driver information center (DIC) displays ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE for 10 seconds when the HVAC module determines that the outside air temperature has dropped below 2.0°C (36°F).
KM/H	The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the cluster detects that Metric units have been requested.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
MPH	The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the cluster detects that English units have been requested.
OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE	The driver information center (DIC) displays OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE when the engine control module (ECM) detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure (EOP) sensor/switch.
PARK ASSIST OFF	Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
RAINSENCE WIPERS ACTIVE	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY	Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN	Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM	Refer to A/C Air Temperature Description and Operation
SERVICE AIR BAG	Refer to SIR System Description and Operation
SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM	Refer to Charging System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM	Refer to Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST	Refer to Brake Assist System Description and Operation
SERVICE PARK ASSIST	Refer to Object Detection Description and Operation
SERVICE POWER STEERING	Refer to Power Steering System Description and Operation
SERVICE STABILITRAK	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM	Refer to Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation
SERVICE THEFT SYSTEM	Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation or Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
SERVICE TRANSMISSION	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON	The driver information center (DIC) displays SERVICE VEHICLE SOON when the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.
SPEED LIMITED TO XXX	Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation
STABILITRAK NOT READY	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STABILITRAK OFF	ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation
STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE	Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 4.6L engine or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description for the 3.8L engine
THEFT ATTEMPTED	Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation or Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
TIGHTEN GAS CAP	Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 3.8L engine or Evaporative Emission Control System Description for the 4.6L engine
TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET	Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation
TRACTION CONTROL OFF	Refer to ABS Description and Operation
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE	Refer to Transmission Indicators and Messages
TRUNK OPEN	Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation
TURN SIGNAL ON	Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
WAIT TO START	Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation or Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID	Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation