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Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Overview: Overview

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: The IPC is serviceable as an assembly only. Do not attempt to disassemble or install a new IPC lens or indicators.
NOTE: Base Focus IPC shown, the RS and ST Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs) are similar with slightly different speedometer gauging.
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Item Description
1 MIL
2 Performance shift indicator (RS only)
3 Low oil pressure warning indicator
4 Tachometer
5 Auto stop-start indicator
6 Airbag warning indicator
7 LH turn indicator
8 Odometer
9 Outside air temperature
10 Main menu navigation
11 Message center display area
12 PRNDL
13 RTT indicators
Auto stop/start
Damper mode (also known as selectable suspension dampening)
Drive mode
Launch control
14 Lane keeping system display
15 RH turn indicator
16 Charging system warning indicator
17 Grade assist indicator
18 Brake warning indicator
19 ABS warning indicator
20 Speedometer
21 Stability/traction control indicator (sliding car icon)
22 Stability/traction control disabled indicator (sliding car OFF icon)
23 BLIS off indicator
24 TPMS warning indicator
25 Compass display
26 Temperature gauge
27 Information indicator
28 Fuel gauge
29 Safety belt warning indicator
30 Low fuel indicator
31 Lights on indicator
32 Fog lamp indicator
33 High beam indicator

The IPC provides gauges, indicators, message center displays, message center warnings and warning chimes. The message center display utilizes a single LCD display screen.

The RS and ST vehicles use a separate ICM to display the following 3 gauges.

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.

RTT indicators illuminate in the message center and replace the typical informational or warning indicator using the same iconic representation. The RTT indicators are displayed in the lower row of the message center display and may move or rotate based on the indicators priority. The only exception is the cruise control RTT, which is set in a fixed location in the upper RH side of the message center display.

Module messaging has increased over time and become 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 High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) or the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN). These components are required for specific IPC functions or gateway requirements.

The hardwired inputs are provided by components: