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Table 1: Instrument Cluster Panel Indicators
Table 2: Driver Information Centre Warning Messages

Instrument Cluster Panel Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 2062266  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake Warning Lamp: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Alternator or Charging System: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Driver Seat Belt Warning: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 2062267  Size: GT

Passenger Seat Belt Warning: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 2062268  Size: GT

Daytime Running Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

MPH

The IPC displays the MPH indicator when the IPC detects that English units have been requested by the driver.

KM/H

The IPC displays the km/h indicator when the IPC detects that Metric units have been requested by the driver.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL):

    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L or 3.6L engine
    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security Warning: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 676637  Size: GT

Door Ajar: Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

Driver Information Centre Warning Messages

Symbol

Description

ABS FAULT

ABS Description and Operation

BRAKE

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

PARK BRAKE

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

ALTERNATOR/CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

CHECK OIL PRESSURE/OIL LEVEL

The low oil pressure/oil level warning occurs when a low engine oil pressure and/or a low engine oil level concern is detected by the ECM.

ENGINE TEMP (Temperature) HOT

Cooling System Description and Operation

AIR BAG FAULT

SIR System Description and Operation

OVER SPEED

The overspeed warning displays when the BCM detects that the vehicle speed has exceeded the selected value the driver had preset. The IPC then displays the overspeed warning on the DIC. The general warning chime sounds when active.

STABILITY CONTROL ASSISTANCE/STABILITY CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

LOW FUEL

The low fuel message displays when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than 12 percent.

VERY LOW FUEL

The very low fuel message displays when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than 0 percent. This occurs when the fuel level in the tank is lower than the minimum level the sender can read. The IPC receives a message indicating the fuel level from the ECM and displays the very low fuel message on the DIC.

SPORT SHIFT

The sport shift message displays when the BCM detects that the shifter assembly has been moved to enable sport shift mode. The BCM sends this information to the IPC via a serial data message.

NORMAL SHIFT

The normal shift message displays when the BCM detects that the shifter assembly has been returned to D. The BCM sends this information to the IPC via a serial data message.

SERVICE

The service error message displays when an IPC concern usually relating to a loss of communications is present.

SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

CHECK ENGINE

    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 2.8L, 3.0L, 3.2L or 3.6L engine
    •  Engine Control Module Description for the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L, 6.2L or 7.0L engine

SAFETY MODE ACTIVE AND POWER REDUCED

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The service vehicle soon message displays when a non emissions related concern is detected by the BCM. The IPC displays the service vehicle soon message on the DIC. The general warning chime sounds when the warning is active.

SERVICE ENGINE OIL

This message displays when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. The ECM sends the information to the IPC via a serial data message. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting

CRUISE CONTROL ON/ACTIVE/INACTIVE/OFF

Cruise Control Description and Operation

ENGINE IMMOBILISED

Immobilizer Description and Operation or refer to the Owner's Manual

BATTERY SAVER MODE ON

Charging System Description and Operation

REST REMINDER

The rest reminder message displays after two hours of continuous driving. When the ignition is switched to the ON position, a timer in the IPC starts counting. After two hours of continuous driving, the IPC displays the rest reminder message on the DIC.

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM FAULT

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation