2009 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Extended Cab Owner's Manual - Page 255

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-34 for further information. This message also displays when the vehicle's engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer/retailer for service as soon as possible. FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. See Fuel Gage on page 3-51 and Fuel on page 5-6 for more information. HEATED WASHER FLUID SYSTEM OFF This message displays when the heated windshield washer has been turned off. See Windshield Washer on page 3-12 for more information. HEATING WASH FLUID WASH WIPES PENDING This message displays when the heated windshield washer system is heating the fluid. See Windshield Washer on page 3-12 for more information. FAST IDLE ON If your vehicle has this feature, this message displays when the fast idle feature is on. See Fast Idle System on page 2-25 for more information. HOOD OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. 3-69