Shift To Park Message Display

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) displays SHIFT TO PARK when the vehicle is turned off with the shifter out of the PARK (P) position. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) provides a reference voltage to the park detect switch through the park detect signal, or input circuit. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) provides the transaxle park status to the Body Control Module (BCM).

When the selector lever is out of the PARK (P) position, the park detect switch remains open to ground leaving the reference voltage high to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) sends a park status message to the Body Control Module (BCM), indicating the selector lever is not in PARK (P). The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the ignition state and when the ignition is OFF with the selector lever out of PARK (P), the Body Control Module (BCM) sends the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) an intelligent access system status message to display the SHIFT TO PARK message display.