Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description: Startup-Shutdown
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The IPC provides a startup/shutdown sequence also known as a welcome/goodbye strategy. The IPC initiates and follows a progressive strategy providing increasing IPC functionality from IPC wake up to ready to drive status. This sequence begins at RKE unlock or driver door open through the ignition RUN state. During this period, the IPC provides increasing functionality from backlighting or illuminating gauge rings, gauge pointers, illuminating the PRNDL, backlighting of the message center display, displaying a message center splash screen, gauge and LED prove out and finally normal IPC operation.