Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation. Pontiac Sunfire 2002

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2002 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation

Indicators

Symbol

Description

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

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

(Export)

BRAKE

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

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

CHECK GAGES

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator based on a class 2 message from the body control module (BCM). The BCM will command the CHECK GAGES indicator ON when the following occurs:

•	The fuel level falls to or below 5%

•	The engine coolant temperature is hot and exceeds 107°C (225°F)

The CHECK GAGES indicator displays in the IPC whenever any of the above listed conditions are present. If the CHECK GAGES indicator illuminates when the fuel gage and coolant temperature are operating normally, check for the proper operation of the BCM.

DRL: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems

Fasten Seat Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Seat Belts

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

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

The instrument panel cluster (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 originating from the PCM via the BCM requesting illumination.

LOW TRAC

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

MIL: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description in Engine Controls

SHIFT INDICATOR

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the shift indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the vehicle should be shifted to the next higher gear. The IPC receives a class 2 message originating from the PCM via the body control module (BCM) requesting illumination.

THEFT SYSTEM

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

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the service vehicle soon indicator during any of the following conditions:

•	The body control module (BCM) detects a Passlock failure. The BCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination.

•	The BCM detects a malfunction in the passive trunk release system. The BCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination.

•	The BCM detects a failure in the traction control system. The BCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC requesting illumination.

•	The IPC detects a mismatch between its part number and the vehicle platform configuration sent by the BCM via a class 2 message.

TRAC OFF

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

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

Upshift Indicator: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation