Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Overview

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Overview

The IPC uses the following methods and functionality to alert the driver of vehicle conditions:

gauges
informational and warning indicators
informational RTT and warning RTT indicators
informational and instructional messages
warning messages
warning chimes

Informational indicators inform the driver of conditions that exist in the vehicle. Warning indicators provide information to the driver of conditions that could potentially cause personal injury or alter vehicle performance.

The RTT indicators illuminate in message center popup displays and dedicated and rotating RTT display locations, using the same iconic representation as typical LED indicators. Rotating RTT indicators display in the order the request was received by the IPC.

NOTE: IPC shown in full gauge mode. Other settings can change the content displayed and the location of the displayed content. All indicators and RTT indicators remain in the identified locations. For additional information about the settings, refer to the Owner's Literature.

IPC

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Item	Description
1	NOTE: The auto tow haul RTT indicator is shown. The manual tow haul RTT indicator is text based (TOW HAUL). Tow haul RTT indicator
2	High beam indicator
3	Auto high beam RTT indicator (if equipped)
4	LED low beam malfunction indicator
5	Rear fog lamp indicator (Asia Pacific markets only)
6	Front fog indicator
7	LH turn indicator
8	Compass display
9	LH information display. Displays the following items when the tachometer is not displayed in this area (except as indicated below). Audio information without tachometer selected and information on demand selected Dimming control mirror (popup) (overlays the tachometer when displayed) TPMS tire status Trailer gain and trailer backup assist information Message center warnings Parking aid status Phone control mirror (popup) (accept, decline or not connected) (overlays the tachometer when displayed) Tachometer when selected
10	Speedometer virtual gauge
11	Audio information display
12	Cruise control/ACCRTT indicator
13	Active driver assist system display area Cruise control/ACC display Lane departure warning system Lane keeping assist Stop and go display (part of the ACC display) Forward collision warning display area Information on demand when the tachometer is displayed Fuel economy Navigation display area TPMS tire status Trailer gain and trailer backup assist information Trip computer 1 and 2 display Compass ball display Fuel economy Navigation display area TPMS display Trip computer 1 and 2 display Message center, audio and phone menu display area Message center warning message display area Parking aid status
14	Speed limit indication (if equipped)
15	Outside air temperature display
16	RH turn indicator
17	RH information display. Information on demand Fuel economy Navigation display area TPMS tire status Trailer gain and trailer backup assist information Trip computer 1 and 2 display Compass ball display Fuel economy Navigation display area TPMS display Trip computer 1 and 2 display
18	Rotating RTT indicator display area BLIS® off Charging system Door, hood and liftgate ajar Engineering test mode (ET) Grade assist Low oil pressure Low washer fluid level Powertrain malfunction (wrench)
19	MIL indicator
20	Electronic locking differential RTT indicator (if equipped) Overspeed warning RTT indicator (Gulf Coast Countries [GCC] only)
21	Auto hold RTT indicator
22	ABS indicator
23	DTE display
24	Virtual fuel gauge
25	Low fuel RTT indicator
26	Electronic parking brake indicator
27	TPMS indicator
28	Seatbelt warning indicator
29	SelectShift display
30	PRNDL display
31	Traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) indicator
32	Stabliity-traction control (sliding car icon) indicator
33	NOTE: The graphic may differ between markets but is displayed in the same location. Brake warning indicator
34	Engine over-temperature RTT indicator
35	Odometer display area
36	Virtual temperature gauge
37	Auto stop-start RTT indicator
38	4x4 RTT indicator: 2WD 4WD auto 4WD high 4WD low
39	Lights on (side marker position) indicator
40	Airbag warning indicator

IPC

The IPC utilizes a color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display for all cluster information. This is a complete virtual IPC without any analog gauges or LED-type indicators. All indicators and gauges appear similar to standard analog gauges and LED indicators found in other analog Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs).

In some instances a display replaces the current display. In other instances, newly selected displays (such as the message, audio or phone center menus, TPMS or trip computer displays) overlay a currently displayed item, replacing the current display. In these instances, the current display may move to another location. Due to the nature of the virtual cluster, the cluster displays and the level of detail may change based on driver selections. For additional information related to the IPC displays, setup and message center menu selections, refer to the Owner Literature.

HUD

When the vehicle is equipped with the driver information HUD, most items that are displayed in the HUD are either turned off or the display is minimized (such as the speedometer) in the IPC. Refer to the Owner Literature for additional information about setting up the HUD display.