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IPC 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. When the ignition is cycled to ON with the engine off, the indicators illuminate to prove-out according to the following table:

Indicator Indicator Type Prove-Out Duration
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Air bag Warning 6 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Cruise control Informational No prove-out
High beam Informational No prove-out
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds
Stability/traction control Informational 3 seconds
Stability/traction control disabled Informational 3 seconds