Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Overview: Overview
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | MIL |
| 2 | Low oil pressure warning indicator |
| 3 | Tachometer |
| 4 | Airbag warning indicator |
| 5 | LH turn indicator |
| 6 | Message center display area |
| 7 | RH turn indicator |
| 8 | Charging system warning indicator |
| 9 | Grade assist indicator |
| 10 | Brake warning indicator |
| 11 | ABS warning indicator |
| 12 | Speedometer |
| 13 | Stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon) |
| 14 | Stability/traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon) |
| 15 | TPMS warning indicator |
| 16 | BLIS indicator |
| 17 | Temperature gauge |
| 18 | Information indicator |
| 19 | Fuel gauge |
| 20 | Safety belt warning indicator |
| 21 | Low fuel indicator |
| 22 | Lights on indicator |
| 23 | Fog lamp indicator |
| 24 | High beam indicator |
The base IPC and the optional IPC are almost identical with the exception of the message center display area. Both message center displays utilize a single LCD display screen. The optional IPC message center provides a larger display area with enhanced display capabilities.
Informational indicators provide information to 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.
Message center indicators illuminate in the message center and replace the typical informational or warning indicator using the same iconic representation. The only message center indicator available is the cruise control indicator. The cruise control indicator is set in a fixed location in the upper RH side of the message center display.
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 either the HS-CAN or the MS-CAN. These components are required for specific IPC functions or gateway requirements.
The hardwired inputs provided by components are:
- Park detect switch (part of the floor shifter assembly)
- Upper LH (message center) and upper RH (audio control) steering wheel switch