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Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description: Prove-Out

The IPC carries out a display prove-out to verify the gauges function and all module controlled warning indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly within the IPC. Upon initiation of the prove-out, the gauges sweep from one stop to the other then return to the normal indication state based on the input received. The IPC also provides a timed prove-out of some indicators while other indicators illuminate upon engine start up or have no prove-out. When the ignition is cycled on, the indicators illuminate to prove-out according to the following table:

Indicator Indicator Type Prove-Out Duration
ABS Warning 3 seconds
Airbag Warning 6 seconds
Brake Warning 3 seconds
Front fog Informational None
High beam Informational None
Lights on Informational None
LED low beam malfunction Informational None
MIL Informational Engine start up
Rear fog Informational None
Safety belt Informational 65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled
Stability-traction control (sliding car icon) Warning 3 seconds
Stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) Informational 3 seconds
TPMS Warning 3 seconds
Tow haul Informational None
Turn indicators Informational None