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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797808  Size: GT

CHANGE ENG OIL

The IPC displays this indicator when the ECM detects that the engine oil life is below a pre-determined value.


Object Number: 797817  Size: GT

CHECK GAGES

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator under the following conditions:

    • The engine coolant temperature exceeds 125°C (257°F).
    • The engine oil pressure is low.
    • The IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .

Object Number: 1500614  Size: GT

CHECK GAS CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAS CAP indicator in the message center when the gas cap is not tightened properly.


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

CRUISE

CRUISE: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

FASTEN PASSENGER SAFETY BELT

FASTEN PASSENGER SAFETY BELT: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797811  Size: GT

GATE AJAR

GATE AJAR: Refer to Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

PARK BRAKE

Park Brake: Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797814  Size: GT

(Canada)

REDUCED ENGINE POWER (U.S.)

REDUCED ENGINE POWER: Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 5.3L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 6.0L engine


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

(Canada)

SECURITY (U.S.)

SECURITY: Refer to Immobilizer Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Canada)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (U.S.)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL): Refer to Engine Control Module Description for the 5.3L engine or Engine Control Module Description for the 6.0L engine


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

Stability System Active: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

BATTERY NOT CHARGING

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

CHANGE ENGINE OIL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the engine control module (ECM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

CHECK OIL LEVEL

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low engine oil level condition.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CURB VIEW ACTIVATED

Refer to Outside Mirror Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

ENGINE COOLANT HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the driver information center (DIC) when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value.

ICE POSSIBLE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message in the DIC when the outside air temperature drops below 4°C (39°F).

KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

LOW FUEL

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects that the fuel level is below a pre-determined value.

OIL LIFE RESET

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL LIFE RESET message when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting .

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message in the driver information center (DIC) when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a low oil pressure condition.

OVERSPEED

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the OVERSPEED indicator when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).

PASSENGER DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the PROGRAM CLUSTER message in the driver information center (DIC) when the IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) .

REAR ACCESS OPEN

Refer to Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

REAR WIPER OBSTRUCTION

Refer to Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR

Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation

SEATBELT REMINDER

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

Refer to SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITY SYS

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS DISABLED

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

STABILITY SYS READY

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message in the driver information center (DIC) when the power control module (PCM) detects a low fuel pressure condition.

TRACTION ACTIVE

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION SYS LIMITED

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Refer to Transmission Component and System Description

TURN SIGNAL ON

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

The DIC displays this message when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).