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Table 1: IPC Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages

IPC Indicators

Symbol

Reference


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ABS: ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676442  Size: GT

Air Bag: SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

BRAKE

Brake: Brake Warning System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676451  Size: GT

Charge: Charging System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise Control: Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant Temperature: Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

The IPC displays the engine oil pressure indicator as determined by the engine control module (ECM). The ECM monitors the engine oil pressure switch/sensor to determine the engine oil pressure.


Object Number: 1500611  Size: GT

Fasten Passenger Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

Fasten Safety Belt: Seat Belt System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Front Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

km/h

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


Object Number: 1551498  Size: GT

Lights On Warning: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indication Lamp (MIL): Engine Control Module Description

MPH

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


Object Number: 761560  Size: GT

Rear Fog Lamps: Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676471  Size: GT

Security: Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Low: Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation


Object Number: 676455  Size: GT

Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 1263786  Size: GT

Up Shift: Transmission System Description and Operation


Object Number: 1672637  Size: GT

Vehicle Dynamics Caution (VDC): ABS Description and Operation


DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

AFL LAMPS NEED SERVICE

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

ALL WHEEL DRIVE OFF

Transfer Case Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL OFF

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

AUTOMATIC LIGHTS CONTROL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE

Charging System Description and Operation

BATTERY VOLTS LOW

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

BUCKLE PASSENGER SEAT BELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

BUCKLE SEATBELT

Seat Belt System Description and Operation

CALIBRATION COMPLETE

The DIC displays this message when the compass manual calibration is complete and the calibration process is successful. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance.

CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN CIRCLES

The DIC displays this message when the compass manual calibration is active and the vehicle is required to drive in circles. Refer to Compass Calibration and Magnetic Variance.

CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

The DIC displays this message when the ECM determines that the engine oil life is below 5 percent. After the oil is changed, reset the engine oil monitor. Refer to GM Oil Life System Resetting.

CHECK BRAKE FLUID

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

Cooling System Description and Operation

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped)

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK LEFT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT FRONT TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK RIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

CHECK WASHER FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

CLEAN SENSOR-PARK ASSIST

Object Detection Description and Operation

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ADD COOLANT

Cooling System Description and Operation

CRUISE SET TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

DRIVER DOOR OPEN

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

DRIVER 1

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER 2

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER - OTHER

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

DRIVER X POSITION SAVED

Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation

ELECTRONIC KEY NOT DETECTED

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

ENGINE HOT TURN A/C OFF

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED-IDLE ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE

Cooling System Description and Operation

ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil level condition from the engine oil level sensor/switch.

ENGINE POWER REDUCED

Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

FUEL LEVEL LOW

The DIC displays this message when the IPC determines that the fuel level is less than 7.84 percent.

HOOD OPEN

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

HEATER WASHER FLUID SYSTEM OFF

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE

The DIC displays this message for 10 seconds when the outside air temperature drops below 2.0°C (36°F).

LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects a low engine oil pressure condition from the engine oil pressure sensor/switch.

PARKING ASSIST FAULT CLEAN REAR BUMPERS

Object Detection Description and Operation

PARKING ASSIST OFF

Object Detection Description and Operation

PASSENGER DOOR OPEN

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM OFF

Object Detection Description and Operation

PRESS BRAKE TO START ENGINE

Starting System Description and Operation

PROGRAMMING ACTIVE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

PROGRAM CLUSTER

The DIC displays this message when the IPC needs to be programmed. The IPC requires programming after a replacement or whenever this message is displayed in the DIC. The IPC must be programmed and setup using the service programming system (SPS). Refer to Control Module References

RAINSENCE WIPERS ACTIVE

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

REMOTE KEY LEARNING COMPLETE

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

RESET HOOD SEE OWNERS MANUAL

Object Detection Description and Operation

RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN

Power Door Latch Description and Operation

REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY

Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

SERVICE A/C SYSTEM

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation

SERVICE ALL WHEEL DRIVE

Transfer Case Description and Operation

SERVICE AIR BAG

SIR System Description and Operation

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

Charging System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST

Brake Assist System Description and Operation

SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM

Brake Warning System Description and Operation

SERVICE COLUMN LOCK

Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation

SERVICE PARK ASSIST

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE PARKING BRAKE

Park Brake System Description and Operation

SERVICE PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION SYSTEM

Object Detection Description and Operation

SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM

Power Steering System Description and Operation

SERVICE REAR AXLE

Rear Drive Axle Description and Operation

SERVICE STABILITRAK

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM

Front Suspension Description and Operation or Rear Suspension Description and Operation

SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

SERVICE THEFT DETERENT SYSTEM

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL

ABS Description and Operation

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Transmission Indicators and Messages

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

The DIC displays this message when the ECM detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

SPEED LIMITED TO XXX

Cruise Control Description and Operation

SPORT MODE

Transmission Indicators and Messages

STABILITY SYS ACTIVE

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK COMPETITIVE MODE

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK NOT READY

ABS Description and Operation

STABILITRAK OFF

ABS Description and Operation

THEFT ATTEMPTED

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

TIGHTEN GAS CAP

Fuel System Description

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM RESET

Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL OFF

ABS Description and Operation

TRACTION CONTROL ON

ABS Description and Operation

TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE

Transmission Indicators and Messages

TRUNK OPEN

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation

TURN SIGNAL ON

Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

VEHICLE OVERSPEED

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

WAIT TO START

Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation