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Instrument Cluster Prove-Out

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The instrument cluster carries out a display prove-out to verify that all instrument cluster controlled warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the instrument cluster. 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
Air bag Warning 6 seconds
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Anti-theft indicator Indicator 3 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Charging system Warning Engine startup
Check fuel cap Indicator 3 seconds
Door ajar Warning No prove-out
Fail-safe cooling Warning 3 seconds
4WD high Indicator 3 seconds
4WD low Indicator 3 seconds
Fog lamp Indicator No prove-out
Low fuel level Warning 3 seconds
Low oil pressure Warning Engine startup
Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Safety belt Warning 65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Speed control Indicator No prove-out
TPMS Warning 3 seconds
High beam Indicator No prove-out
Overdrive off Indicator No prove-out
RH/LH turn signals Indicator No prove-out