Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation: Notes
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Indicator/Warning Messages
| 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 | Check Gages: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation |
| 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 | |
| Low Oil Pressure: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation | |
| LOW TRAC | Low Traction: Refer to ABS Description and Operation in Antilock Brake System |
| MIL: Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Description in Engine Controls | |
| THEFT SYSTEM | Security: Refer to Theft Systems Description and Operation in Theft Deterrent |
| Service Vehicle Soon: Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation | |
| 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 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.