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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 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