System Operation: Prove-Out
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The IPC and other vehicle modules carry out a display prove-out to verify all module controlled warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the IPC . The IPC and other modules, such as the RCM , provide a timed prove-out while other indicators illuminate until engine start up. When the ignition is cycled to on with the engine off, the indicators illuminate to prove-out according to the following table:
PROVE-OUT
| Indicator | Indicator Type | Prove-Out Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Warning | 3 seconds |
| Air bag | Warning | 6 seconds |
| Brake | Warning | 3 seconds |
| Fog lamp | Informational | None |
| High beam | Informational | None |
| MIL | Warning | Engine startup |
| Safety belt | Warning | 70 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled |
| Stability/traction control (sliding car icon) | Warning | 3 seconds |
| Stability/traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) | Informational | 3 seconds |
| TPMS | Warning | 3 seconds |
| RH Left Hand (LH) turn | Informational | None |