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Indicators

INDICATOR/WARNING MESSAGE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

INDICATORS

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CHANGE ENGINE OIL
The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message when the powertrain control module (PCM) determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination. Once the oil is changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System - Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

CHANGE FUEL FILTER
The IPC illuminates the CHANGE FUEL FILTER messages in the driver information center (DIC) when the PCM determines that the fuel filter should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

CHECK OIL LEVEL
The IPC illuminates the CHECK OIL LEVEL message in the DIC when the PCM detects a low engine oil level condition. The PCM only monitors the oil level switch signal circuit for a brief period between key on and ignition crank. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

CNG LEVEL SHOWN
The IPC illuminates the CNG LEVEL SHOWN message in the DIC when the PCM detects that the fuel gage selector switch is pressed while the vehicle is operating on gasoline. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

FUEL LEVEL LOW
The IPC illuminates the FUEL LEVEL LOW message in the DIC and the LOW FUEL indicator when the IPC detects that the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating fuel level percent.

GASOLINE LEVEL SHOWN
The IPC illuminates the GASOLINE LEVEL SHOWN message in the DIC when the PCM detects that the fuel gage selector switch is pressed while the vehicle is operating on CNG. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

ICE POSSIBLE
The IPC illuminates the ICE POSSIBLE message in the DIC when the outside air temperature drops below 2.5°C (36.5°F). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the body control module (BCM) indicating the outside air temperature.

OIL LIFE RESET
The IPC illuminates the OIL LIFE RESET message when the PCM determines that the engine oil should be changed. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM indicating the remaining oil life percent. Once the oil is changed, perform the engine oil monitor reset procedure in order to clear the Change Engine Oil indicator. Refer to GM Oil Life System - Resetting in Maintenance and Lubrication.

OIL PRESSURE LOW
The IPC illuminates the OIL PRESSURE LOW message in the DIC when the PCM detects a low oil pressure condition with the signal circuit low. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

OVERSPEED
The IPC illuminates the OVERSPEED indicator when the IPC detects that the vehicle speed is more than 120 km/h (75 mph).

PROGRAM CLUSTER
The IPC illuminates the PROGRAM CLUSTER message in the DIC when the IPC has not been programmed after an IPC replacement. Refer to Service Programming System (SPS) in Programming.

RUNNING ON GASOLINE
The IPC illuminates the RUNNING ON GASOLINE message in the DIC when the vehicle is operating on gasoline. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

SHIFT INDICATOR
The IPC illuminates the shift indicator when 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.

TIGHTEN FUEL CAP
The IPC illuminates the TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message in the DIC when the PCM detects a low fuel pressure condition. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED
The IPC illuminates the VEHICLE SPEED LIMITED message in the driver information center (DIC).

WAIT TO DRIVE
The IPC illuminates the WAIT TO DRIVE message in the DIC when the vehicle is not ready to drive after starting. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.

WATER IN FUEL
The IPC illuminates the WATER IN FUEL message in the DIC when the PCM detects a low signal from the water in fuel sensor. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the PCM requesting illumination.