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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