Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module (IPC) - Conventional Display
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 1 | Speedometer |
| 2 | Information and message center |
| 3 | Tachometer |
| 4 | Fuel Gauge |
| 5 | Temperature gauge |
The warning indicators are mainly located in 3 groups; one in the speedometer display, one in the tachometer display and one group in a central position at the top of the Information and Message Center. The warning indicators can be split into two groups; self controlled and externally controlled.
Self controlled warning indicators are dependant on software logic within the IC for activation. The IC software controls the warning indicator check illumination at ignition on and all indicators whose operation is controlled by the IC; the low fuel level warning indicator for example.
Externally controlled indicators are supplied with current from another system control module or illuminated by the IC on receipt of a bus message from another system control module. Some indicators are activated by an external system control module but the IC contains the control logic.
Instrument Cluster - virtual display