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Indicators

Symbol

Description


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ANTI-LOCK (Domestic Oldsmobile)

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


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

(Oldsmobile)

AIR BAG (Pontiac)

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


Object Number: 676487  Size: GT

(Export)

BRAKE (Domestic)

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

CHANGE OIL

The IPC illuminates the CHANGE OIL message when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil life is less than 11 percent. The PCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

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

COOLANT TEMP

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 Seat Belts


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676463  Size: GT

(Oldsmobile)

LOW COOLANT (Pontiac)

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

LOW FUEL

The IPC illuminates the low fuel indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than 14 percent. The indicator is an LED on the fuel gage. The IPC receives a class 2 message indicating fuel level percent from the PCM.

LOW OIL (Oldsmobile)

LOW OIL LEVEL (Pontiac)

The IPC illuminates the LOW OIL message when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil level, and the signal circuit is high. The PCM only monitors the signal circuit of the engine oil level switch for a brief period when the key moves from ON to START. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC illuminates the engine oil pressure indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) detects low engine oil pressure, and the signal circuit is low. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the PCM.

LOW TRAC

Low Traction: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System


Object Number: 676482  Size: GT

LOW WASHER FLUID (Domestic Oldsmobile)

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

SECURITY

Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

(Export Oldsmobile)

SERVICE ENGINE SOON

Service Engine Soon: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-2.2L or Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls-3.4L.

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The IPC illuminates the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON in the following conditions:

    • The BCM detects certain malfunctions in the lighting system. The IPC receives a class 2 message requesting illumination from the BCM.
    • The IPC detects a loss of class 2 communication with the BCM.

TRAC OFF

Traction Control Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676473  Size: GT

The IPC illuminates the upshift indicator when the following occurs:

    • The PCM determines that the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.
    • The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 3 seconds.