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For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: Indicators
Table 2: DIC Warning Messages
Table 3: Head Up Display

Indicators

Symbol

Reference

AIR BAG

AIR BAG: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676444  Size: GT

ANTI-LOCK

ANTI-LOCK: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 797805  Size: GT

BRAKE

BRAKE: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 676483  Size: GT

Cruise: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation


Object Number: 676465  Size: GT

Engine Coolant: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation


Object Number: 676441  Size: GT

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


Object Number: 676461  Size: GT

Fog Lamp: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676457  Size: GT

High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation


Object Number: 676468  Size: GT

Low Oil Pressure: The driver information center (DIC) displays the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the DIC when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure.


Object Number: 676454  Size: GT

Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Powertrain Control Module Description for the 3.8L engine or Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement for the 5.3L engine.


Object Number: 676448  Size: GT

Object Number: 676486  Size: GT

Traction Control/Stabilitrak Off: Refer to ABS Description and Operation


Object Number: 1246373  Size: GT

Tire Pressure Low: Refer to 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

Upshift: Refer to TAP Shift Operation

DIC Warning Messages

Message

Reference

A/C Off For Engine Protection

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Brake Fluid Low

Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation

Change Oil Soon

The driver information center (DIC) illuminates the CHANGE OIL SOON message in the DIC when it determines that the engine oil life is less than 5 percent.

Charging System Failure

Refer to Charging System Description and Operation

Check Gas Cap

Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Description

Check Tire Pressure

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

Cruise Set XXX MPH

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

Cruise System Off

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

Cruise System On

Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation

Delayed Locking

Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation

Door/Trunk Ajar

When any door or trunk is open or ajar while the vehicle is in any gear extent park, the DIC will display the door/trunk ajar message.

Fasten Seat Belt

Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation

Headlights Suggested

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Hot Coolant

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Hot Engine Oil Reduce Speed

Refer to Lubrication Description

Hot Trans Fluid

Refer to Transmission General Description

Key Fob Battery Low

Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation

Key In Ignition

Refer to Power Mode Description and Operation

km/h

km/h: The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the km/h indicator when the driver information center (DIC) detects that metric units have been requested.

Left Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Left Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Low Coolant

Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation

Low Fuel

The driver information center (DIC) displays the LOW FUEL message in the DIC when the ECM determines that the fuel level is less than a predetermined value.

Low Oil Level

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

Low Oil Pressure

The driver information center (DIC) displays the LOW OIL PRESSURE message in the DIC when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects low engine oil pressure.

Low Washer Fluid

Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

MPH

MPH: The IPC illuminates the MPH indicator when the DIC detects that English units have been requested.

Park Break On

Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation

Park Lamps On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reading Lamp On

Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Reduced Engine Power

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Right Front Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Right Rear Turn Lamp Out

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service ABS System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Break Apply Sensor

Refer to Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration

Service Break System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Park Lamp

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Service Stability System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Tire Monitor

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor Description and Operation

Service Theft System

Refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation or Immobilizer Description and Operation

Service Traction System

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Service Variable Effort Steering

Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation

Service Vehicle Soon

The driver information center (DIC) displays the SERVICE VEHICLE SOON indicator when the powertrain control module (PCM) or the engine control module (ECM) detects certain malfunctions that are not related to the emissions system.

Stability Control Active (with VDC)

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Stability Control Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Starting Disabled Due To Electronic Throttle Control

Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description

Starting Disabled Due To Theft System

Refer to Immobilizer Description and Operation

Theft System Not Programmed

Refer to Immobilizer Description and Operation

Traction Control Active (with TCS)

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Traction Control Off

Refer to ABS Description and Operation

Turn Signal On

Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation

Head Up Display

Message

Reference

CHECK GAGES

The head up display (HUD) illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator. The HUD illuminates the CHECK GAGES indicator when the IPC illuminates any of the following indicators:

    • Charging system
    • Engine coolant temperature
    • Low fuel
    • Low oil pressure.