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IC Prove-Out

The IC  carries out a display prove-out to verify that all module controlled warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the IC  . 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 DURATION CHART

Indicator Indicator Type Prove-Out Duration
Air bag Warning 6 seconds
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Anti-theft indicator Informational 3 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Charging system Informational Engine start up
Door ajar Informational No prove-out
Engine over-temperature Warning 3 seconds
High beam Informational No prove-out
Low engine oil pressure Warning Engine startup
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Grade assist off Informational No prove-out
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
Speed control Informational No prove-out
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds
Traction control Informational 3 seconds