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IPC Prove-Out

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The IPC  carries out a display prove-out to verify that all module controlled warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the IPC  . When the ignition is in the ON mode with the engine off, the indicators illuminate to prove-out according to the following table:

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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
Charging system Informational Engine start up
Door/hood ajar Informational No prove-out
Grade assist (without select shift) Informational No prove-out
High beam Informational No prove-out
Low engine oil pressure Warning Engine startup
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Powertrain malfunction (wrench) Warning 3 seconds
RH/LH turn signals Informational No prove-out
Safety belt Warning 65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Cruise control engaged Informational No prove-out
Cruise control on Informational No prove-out
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds
Traction control Informational 3 seconds
Traction control disabled Informational 3 seconds
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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
High beam Informational No prove-out
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Ready to drive Informational No prove-out
RH/LH turn signals Informational No prove-out
Safety belt Warning 65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Cruise control Informational No prove-out
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds
Traction control Informational 3 seconds
Traction control disabled Informational 3 seconds