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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 the following table:

Indicator Indicator Type Prove-Out Duration
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Air bag Warning 6 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Charging system Informational Engine start up
Cruise control Informational No prove-out
Door ajar Informational No prove-out
Engine over-temperature Warning 3 seconds
Grade assist Informational No prove-out
High beam Informational No prove-out
Low engine oil pressure Warning Engine startup
Low fuel Informational 3 seconds
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Warning Engine startup
Powertrain malfunction (wrench) (base IPC only) Informational 3 seconds
RH/LH turn signal Informational No prove-out
Safety belt Warning 65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Stability/traction control (sliding car icon) Informational 3 seconds
Stability/traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) Informational 3 seconds
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning 3 seconds
Upshift indicator (GT500) Informational Engine startup
SVT performance shift indicator (GT500) Informational No prove-out