IPC Prove-Out
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The IPC and other vehicle modules carry out a display prove-out to verify that all module controlled warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the IPC. When the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position 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 |
| Anti-theft indicator | Informational | 3 seconds |
| Brake | Warning | 3 seconds |
| Charge | Informational | Engine start up |
| Cruise control | Informational | No prove-out |
| Electronic Locking Differential (ELD) | Informational | No prove-out |
| 4WD high (if equipped) | Informational | 3 seconds |
| 4WD low (if equipped) | Informational | 3 seconds |
| High beam | Informational | No prove-out |
| Hill descent | Informational | No prove-out |
| Low oil pressure | Warning | Engine start up |
| 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 |
| TPMS | Warning | 3 seconds |
| Stability/traction control | Informational | 3 seconds |
| Stability/traction control disabled | Informational | 3 seconds |
| Tow haul | Informational | No prove-out |
| Wait to start | Informational | No prove-out |