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Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Battery: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brake System


Object Number: 1500614  Size: GT

CHECK GAS CAP

Check Gas Cap: Refer to Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise Engaged: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation in Cruise Control


Object Number: 676637  Size: GT

Door Ajar: Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Restraints


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 676477  Size: GT

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the Low Fuel indicator when the fuel level falls below a pre-determined level.


Object Number: 1551376  Size: GT

Headlights Suggested: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 1551374  Size: GT

Low Coolant: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling


Object Number: 676470  Size: GT

The IPC displays this indicator when the PCM/ECM detects a low engine oil level condition or the engine oil life is below a predetermined value. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

The low engine oil level indicator is also used as the change engine oil indicator. When the indicator is flashing a low engine oil level condition is present and when solid and not flashing the engine oil needs to be changed.


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

The IPC displays this indicator when the PCM/ECM detects a low oil level condition or the engine oil life is below a predetermined value. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting


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

Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Engine Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

Reduced Engine Power: Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676623  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control/Stability Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems


Object Number: 676482  Size: GT

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


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

A/C Off For Engine Protection

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

Brake Fluid Low

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

Battery Saver Active

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

Charging System/Generator Fault

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical

Check Gas Cap

Refer to Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L

Delayed Locking

Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors

Door Ajar - Driver

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

Door Ajar-Left Rear

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

Door Ajar - Passenger

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

Door Ajar - Right Rear

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors

Engine Coolant Hot

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon)

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the DIC when the PCM/ECM determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent.

Headlamps Suggested

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Hood Ajar

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

Hot Trans Fluid

Refer to Electronic Component Description in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E

Key Fob Battery Low

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

Key In Ignition Reminder

Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column

Km/h

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the km/h indicator when the metric units is selected.

Left Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Left Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Low Coolant

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling

Low Fuel

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the fuel level falls below a pre-determined level.

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 in Wipers/Washer Systems

Mph

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays the MPH indicator when the english units is requested.

Park Break On

Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation in Park Brake

Park Lamps On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Reading Lamp On

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Reduced Engine Power

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L

Reduced Power Stop When Safe

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L

Remote Start Disabled

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

Remote Start Failed (Service Remote Start)

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry

Right Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Right Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Service ABS System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Service Brake System

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes

Service Park Lamps

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Service Theft System

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

Service Stability System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Service Steering Module

Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation in Variable Steering Effort

Service Traction System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Service Vehicle Soon

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

Stability Control System Active

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Stability Control Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Starting Disabled (Due To Theft System)

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

Starting Disabled (Due To Electronic Throttle Control)

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Electrical

Traction System Active

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Traction System Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems

Theft System Not Programmed

Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent

Trunk Open

Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End

Turn Signal On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Washer Fluid Low

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