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Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC): Notes

NOTE: Select shift Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shown in illustration, non-select shift IPC similar.
Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Cluster Indicators
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Item Part Number Description
1 - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
2 - Brake warning indicator
3 - Anti-theft indicator
4 - Tachometer
5 - Adaptive cruise control indicator
6 - Speedometer
7 - LH turn indicator
8 - RH turn indicator
9 - Traction control disabled indicator
10 - PRNDL display (non-select shift) or PRNDM (select shift)
11 - Traction control indicator
12 - Temperature gauge
13 - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning indicator
14 - ABS warning indicator
15 - Select shift display area
16 - Grade assist Indicator
17 - Fuel gauge
18 - Message center indicator display area
19 - Message center display area
20 - High beam indicator
21 - Cruise control indicator
22 - Air bag warning indicator
23 - Safety belt warning indicator
NOTE: The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is also known as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) contains gauges, informational indicators, warning indicators and a message center that are designed to provide the driver with system status and to alert the driver that certain conditions exist in the vehicle.

The IPC uses a 2-line display of basic informational items such as the odometer, trip odometer and for the message center display information.

All indicator lamps and warning indicator lamps are LEDs, which are not replaceable.