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IC Prove-Out

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The IC  and other vehicle modules carry out a display prove-out to verify that all module controlled warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the IC  . The IC  and other modules such as the Restraints Control Module (RCM) provide a timed prove-out while other indicators illuminate until engine start up. When the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position with the engine off, the indicators illuminate to prove-out according to the following table:

IC PROVE-OUT REFERENCE CHART

Indicator Indicator Type Prove-Out Duration
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Air bag Warning 6 seconds on/2 seconds off
Anti-theft Indicator Approx. 3 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Charging system Warning Engine startup
Cruise control Informational None
Door ajar Warning None
High beam Informational None
Hazard Warning 3 seconds
Low fuel Informational 3 seconds
Low oil pressure Warning Engine startup
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Grade assist Informational None
Over-temperature Warning None
Powertrain malfunction (wrench) Warning 3 seconds
Ready Informational None
RH/LH turn Informational None
Safety belt Warning 65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Stability/traction control Warning 3 seconds
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds