Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes

2006 Buick Terraza CXL, 3.5 L, AWDSECTION Notes
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Indicators

Symbol Description
GM676444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
ABS: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
GM676442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Air Bag: Refer to SIR System Description and Operation in SIR
GM676451Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Battery: Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
GM676487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

BRAKE
Brake: Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brake System
GM1500614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

CHECK GAS CAP
Check Gas Cap: Refer to Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L
GM676483Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Cruise Engaged: Refer to Cruise Control Description and Operation (3.6L) or Cruise Control Description and Operation (3.8L) in Cruise Control
GM676637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Door Ajar: Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
GM676465Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Engine Coolant Temperature: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
GM676441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fasten Safety Belt: Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation in Restraints
GM676461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fog Lamps: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
GM676477Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fuel Level Low: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM1551376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Headlights Suggested: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
GM676457Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
High Beam: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
km/h km/h: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM1551374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Low Coolant: Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
GM676470Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Low Oil Level/Change Engine Oil: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM676468Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Low Oil Pressure: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM676454Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp: Refer to Engine Control Module (ECM) Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L
MPH MPH: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM797814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Reduced Engine Power: Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L
GM676471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Security: Refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
GM676623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Service Vehicle Soon: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
GM676486Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Traction Control/Stability Control: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
GM676455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Turn Signals: Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
GM676482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems
DIC Warning Messages

Symbol Description
A/C Off For Engine Protection Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
Brake Fluid Low Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes
Battery Saver Active Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
Charging System/Generator Fault Refer to Charging System Description and Operation in Engine Electrical
Check Gas Cap Refer to Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Fuel System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L
Delayed Locking Refer to Power Door Locks Description and Operation in Doors
Door Ajar - Driver Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
Door Ajar-Left Rear Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
Door Ajar - Passenger Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
Door Ajar - Right Rear Refer to Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation in Doors
Engine Coolant Hot Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
Engine Oil Change Soon (Change Oil Soon) Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Headlamps Suggested Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Hood Ajar Refer to Body Front End Description in Body Front End
Hot Trans Fluid Refer to Electronic Component Description in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E
Key Fob Battery Low Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry
Key In Ignition Reminder Refer to Steering Wheel and Column Description and Operation in Steering Wheel and Column
Left Front Turn Lamp Out Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Left Rear Turn Lamp Out Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Low Coolant Refer to Cooling System Description and Operation in Engine Cooling
Low Fuel Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Low Oil Level Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Low Oil Pressure Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Low Washer Fluid Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems
Park Break On Refer to Park Brake System Description and Operation in Park Brake
Park Lamps On Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Reading Lamp On Refer to Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Reduced Engine Power Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L
Reduced Power Stop When Safe Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.6L or Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Controls - 3.8L
Remote Start Disabled Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry
Remote Start Failed (Service Remote Start) Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry
Right Front Turn Lamp Out Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Right Rear Turn Lamp Out Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Service ABS System Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Service Brake System Refer to Brake Warning System Description and Operation in Hydraulic Brakes
Service Park Lamps Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Service Vehicle Soon Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
Service Theft System Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
Service Stability System Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Service Steering Module Refer to Variable Effort Steering System Description and Operation in Variable Steering Effort
Service Traction System Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Stability Control System Active Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Stability Control Off Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Starting Disabled (Due To Theft System) Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
Starting Disabled (Due To Electronic Throttle Control) Refer to Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) System Description in Engine Electrical
Traction System Active Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Traction System Off Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake Systems
Theft System Not Programmed Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent
Trunk Open Refer to Luggage Compartment Description and Operation in Body Rear End
Turn Signal On Refer to Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation in Lighting Systems
Washer Fluid Low Washer Fluid Level Low: Refer to Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation in Wipers/Washer Systems
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