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Instrument Cluster (IC) Prove-Out

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The instrument cluster (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 instrument cluster (IC). When the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position with the engine off, the indicators illuminate to prove-out according the following table:

Indicator Indicator Type Prove-Out Duration
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Air bag Warning 6 seconds
Anti-theft indicator Informational 3 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Charge Informational Engine start up
Check fuel cap Informational 3 seconds
Engine over temperature Warning 3 seconds
High beam Informational No prove-out
Low engine oil pressure Warning Engine startup
Low fuel Warning 3 seconds
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Overdrive (O/D) off Informational No prove-out
RH/LH turn signals Informational No prove-out
Safety belt Warning 70 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Speed control Informational No prove-out
Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds
Tow haul Informational No prove-out
Traction/stability control Informational 3 seconds
Powertrain malfunction (wrench) Informational 3 seconds
Water in fuel Informational 3 seconds
Wait to Start Informational No prove out