Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Overview: Overview
The IPC uses gauges, warning and informational indicators, RTT indicators, warning messages and chimes to alert the driver of vehicle conditions and system operation. The message center provides menu selections to configure various vehicle features. For a complete list and description of the features the message center controls, refer to the Owner's Literature.
The IPC provides a single display screen that contains the message center, RTT indication and virtual gauge displays.
Depending on option level, the IPC provides the following virtual gauge displays:
- Accelerometer
- Air fuel ratio
- Battery voltage
- Vacuum boost gauge (non-SVT only)
- Cylinder head temperature
- Engine oil pressure (SVT only)
- Engine oil temperature
- Inlet air temperature
- Transmission fluid temperature
Informational indicators inform the driver of conditions that exist in the vehicle. Warning indicators provide information to the driver of conditions that could potentially cause personal injury or alter vehicle performance.
RTT indicators illuminate in the message center and replace the typical informational or warning indicator, using the same iconic representation. The message center uses a rotating RTT display area that can display multiple indicators, if needed, while using fixed locations for other indicators and displays.
Base IPC
Base IPC
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | High beam indicator |
| 2 | TPMS indicator |
| 3 | Safety belt warning indicator |
| 4 | ABS indicator |
| 5 | Tachometer |
| 6 | LED low beam malfunction indicator |
| 7 | Odometer display |
| 8 | Menu navigation indicator |
| 9 | Upshift RTT (if equipped) |
| 10 | SelectShift ® display |
| 11 | Rotating RTT display area Engine over-temperature Hood ajar Low battery Low fuel Low oil pressure Powertrain malfunction (wrench) |
| 12 | Main message center display area |
| 13 | Overspeed warning RTT |
| 14 | Compass |
| 15 | Drive mode RTT display Snow-wet Sport Sport plus Track |
| 16 | ACC display (if equipped) |
| 17 | Digital speed display |
| 18 | Speedometer |
| 19 | Rear fog lamp indicator (if equipped) |
| 20 | Fuel gauge |
| 21 | Front fog lamp indicator |
| 22 | RH turn indicator |
| 23 | Cruise control RTT |
| 24 | Stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) |
| 25 | Launch control RTT display (if equipped) |
| 26 | PRNDL display |
| 27 | Stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) |
| 28 | LH turn indicator |
| 29 | MIL |
| 30 | Lights on indicator |
| 31 | Temperature gauge |
| 32 | Airbag warning indicator |
| 33 | Brake warning indicator |
SVT IPC
SVT IPC
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | High beam indicator |
| 2 | TPMS indicator |
| 3 | Safety belt warning indicator |
| 4 | ABS indicator |
| 5 | Tachometer |
| 6 | MIL |
| 7 | Odometer display |
| 8 | Menu navigation indicator |
| 9 | Upshift RTT (if equipped) |
| 10 | SelectShift ® display |
| 11 | Rotating RTT display area Engine over-temperature Hood ajar Low battery Low fuel Low oil pressure Powertrain malfunction (wrench) |
| 12 | Main message center display area |
| 13 | Launch control RTT display (if equipped) |
| 14 | Compass |
| 15 | Drive mode RTT display Drag strip Normal Sport Track Weather |
| 16 | Steering feel RTT (upper half) Adjustable dampers (lower half) |
| 17 | Digital speed display |
| 18 | Speedometer |
| 19 | Fuel gauge |
| 20 | Front fog lamp indicator |
| 21 | RH turn indicator |
| 22 | Cruise control RTT |
| 23 | Stability-traction control indicator (sliding car icon) |
| 24 | Steering mode RTT |
| 25 | PRNDL display |
| 26 | Stability-traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) |
| 27 | LH turn indicator |
| 28 | Lights on indicator |
| 29 | Temperature gauge |
| 30 | Airbag warning indicator |
| 31 | Brake warning indicator |
ICM
In addition to the IPC gauges, the ICM (mounted in the instrument panel) provides additional gauges. The gauges in the ICM vary based on option content as follows:
- Engine oil pressure
- Engine oil temperature (SVT only)
- Vacuum-boost or vacuum (non-SVT only)
Network Messaged Inputs
Module messaging has increased over time and is the standard for sending and receiving information required to operate the IPC. The majority of the inputs required to operate the IPC are received over the CAN.
Hardwired Inputs
The IPC requires hardwired inputs from components that are not on the CAN. These components are required for specific IPC functions.
The hardwired inputs are provided by the following components:
- CAN
- fuel pump assembly
- fuel level sensor
- park detect switch (part of the floor shifter assembly)