Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Overview
The IPC uses the following methods and functionality to alert the driver of vehicle conditions:
- Gauges
- Informational RTT and warning RTT indicators
- Informational and instructional messages
- Warning messages
- Warning chimes
The IPC uses a full width 12-inch screen to display driver information with virtual gauges, with either a single gauge or dual gauge setup.
Informational indicators inform 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.
The RTT indicators illuminate in message center popup displays and dedicated and rotating RTT display locations, using the same iconic representation as typical LED indicators. Rotating RTT indicators display in the order the request was received by the IPC.
IPC - Single Gauge (Speedometer Only)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Auto high beam RTT indicator |
| 2 | Tow haul RTT indicator |
| 3 | LED low beam malfunction RTT indicator |
| 4 | Lights on RTT indicator |
| 5 | Traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) RTT indicator |
| 6 | Stabliity-traction control (sliding car icon) RTT indicator |
| 7 | Adaptive front steering RTT indicator |
| 8 | LH information display. Displays the following items when the tachometer is not displayed in this area (except as indicated below). Audio information Dimming control mirror (popup menus) Message center warnings Parking aid status Phone control mirror (popup) (accept, decline or not connected) |
| 9 | LH turn RTT indicator |
| 10 | Compass display |
| 11 | Virtual speedometer display |
| 12 | Cruise control/ACCRTT indicator |
| 13 | Audio information display |
| 14 | Digital speedometer display |
| 15 | Outside air temperature display |
| 16 | RH turn RTT indicator |
| 17 | Virtual gauge information Information on demand Eco coach Electric efficiency Electric Vehicle (EV) coach Fuel economy High voltage battery (PHEV, China) Power distribution Seatbelts TPMS display TPMS tire status Trailer light check This Trip Trip computer 1 and 2 display |
| 18 | Rear seatbelt monitor RTT indicator |
| 19 | Rotating RTT indicator display area BLIS® off Charging system Door, hood and liftgate ajar Engineering test mode (ET) Hill descent control HEV hazard HEV motor over-temperature Low oil pressure Low washer fluid level Powertrain malfunction (wrench) Vehicle plugged in (PHEV) |
| 20 | Overspeed warning RTT indicator (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC]) |
| 21 | MIL |
| 22 | Distance alert RTT indicator |
| 23 | Ready to drive RTT indicator (PHEV) |
| 24 | Battery charge gauge display (PHEV, except China) Electric Vehicle (EV) range display (PHEV, except China) |
| 25 | Virtual fuel gauge display |
| 26 | DTE display |
| 27 | Low fuel warning RTT indicator |
| 28 | Electric park brake RTT indicator |
| 29 | Speed limit indication (if equipped) |
| 30 |
NOTE:
The graphic may differ between markets but is displayed in the same location. Brake warning RTT indicator |
| 31 | SelectShift RTT indicator |
| 32 | Lane centering assist indication display |
| 33 | Drive mode indication |
| 34 | PRND display |
| 35 | Active driver assist system display area Cruise control/ACC display Lane centering assist Lane departure warning system Lane keeping assist Stop and go display (part of the ACC display) Forward collision warning display area |
| 36 | ABS warning RTT indicator |
| 37 | TPMSRTT indicator |
| 38 | Engine over-temperature RTT indicator |
| 39 | Virtual odometer display |
| 40 | Virtual temperature gauge |
| 41 | Auto stop/start RTT indicator (Gas) |
| 42 | Auto hold RTT indicator |
| 43 | Seatbelt warning RTT indicator |
| 44 | Airbag warning RTT indicator |
| 45 | Front fog lamp RTT indicator |
| 46 | Rear fog lamp RTT indicator (except North America) |
| 47 | High beam RTT indicator |
IPC - Dual Gauge (Speedometer and Tachometer)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Auto high beam RTT indicator |
| 2 | Tow haul RTT indicator |
| 3 | LED low beam malfunction RTT indicator |
| 4 | Lights on RTT indicator |
| 5 | Traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon) RTT indicator |
| 6 | Stabliity-traction control (sliding car icon) RTT indicator |
| 7 | Adaptive front steering RTT indicator |
| 8 | Virtual tachometer display |
| 9 | LH turn RTT indicator |
| 10 | Compass display |
| 11 | Information display Audio information Dimming control mirror (popup menus) Message center warnings Parking aid status Phone control mirror (popup) (accept, decline or not connected) Information on demand Eco coach Electric efficiency Electric Vehicle (EV) coach Fuel economy High voltage battery (PHEV, China) Power distribution Seatbelts TPMS display TPMS tire status Trailer light check This Trip Trip computer 1 and 2 display |
| 12 | Audio information display |
| 13 | Virtual speedometer display |
| 14 | Outside air temperature display |
| 15 | RH turn RTT indicator |
| 16 | Digital speedometer display |
| 17 | Cruise control/ACCRTT indicator |
| 18 | Speed limit indication (if equipped) |
| 19 | Rear seatbelt monitor RTT indicator |
| 20 | Rotating RTT indicator display area BLIS® off Charging system Door, hood and liftgate ajar Engineering test mode (ET) Hill descent control HEV hazard HEV motor over-temperature Low oil pressure Low washer fluid level Powertrain malfunction (wrench) Vehicle plugged in (PHEV) |
| 21 | Overspeed warning RTT indicator (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC]) |
| 22 | MIL |
| 23 | Distance alert RTT indicator |
| 24 | Ready to drive RTT indicator (PHEV) |
| 25 | Battery charge gauge display (PHEV, except China) Electric Vehicle (EV) range display (PHEV, except China) |
| 26 | Lane centering assist indication display |
| 27 | Active driver assist system display area Cruise control/ACC display Lane centering assist Lane departure warning system Lane keeping assist Stop and go display (part of the ACC display) Forward collision warning display area |
| 28 | Virtual fuel gauge display |
| 29 | DTE display |
| 30 | Low fuel warning RTT indicator |
| 31 | Electric park brake RTT indicator |
| 32 |
NOTE:
The graphic may differ between markets but is displayed in the same location. Brake warning RTT indicator |
| 33 | SelectShift RTT indicator |
| 34 | Drive mode indication |
| 35 | PRND display |
| 36 | ABS warning RTT indicator |
| 37 | TPMSRTT indicator |
| 38 | Engine over-temperature RTT indicator |
| 39 | Virtual odometer display |
| 40 | Virtual temperature gauge |
| 41 | Auto stop/start RTT indicator (Gas) |
| 42 | Auto hold RTT indicator |
| 43 | Seatbelt warning RTT indicator |
| 44 | Airbag warning RTT indicator |
| 45 | Front fog lamp RTT indicator |
| 46 | Rear fog lamp RTT indicator (except North America) |
| 47 | High beam RTT indicator |
IPC
The IPC utilizes a color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display for all cluster information. This is a complete virtual IPC without any analog gauges or LED-type indicators. All indicators and gauges appear similar to standard analog gauges and LED indicators found in other analog Instrument Panel Clusters (IPCs).
In some instances a display replaces the current display. In other instances, newly selected displays (such as the message, audio or phone center menus, TPMS or trip computer displays) overlay a currently displayed item, replacing the current display. In these instances, the current display may move to another location. Due to the nature of the virtual cluster, the cluster displays and the level of detail may change based on driver selections. For additional information related to the IPC displays, setup and message center menu selections, refer to the Owner's Literature.
HUD
When the vehicle is equipped with the driver information HUD, most items that are displayed in the HUD are either turned off or the display is minimized (such as the speedometer) in the IPC. Refer to the Owner's Literature for additional information about setting up the HUD.
Message Center
The message center is an integral part of the IPC that receives and acts upon much of the same information that is input and used to operate the IPC (gauges, informational indicators, and warning indicators). The message center uses both hardwired and network-based inputs to receive information. The message center functionality is controlled through the message center switch (part of the RH steering wheel switch).
Whenever conditions are present that require a warning message, the message center replaces the last selected display with the new warning display. Once the message is reset or cleared, the message center returns to the last selected display. If multiple warnings are present, the message center rotates through the messages, displaying each warning for approximately 4 seconds. Warning messages are also generally associated with other observable outputs of the IPC (gauges and Reconfigurable Telltales [RTTs]). For example, when the ABS module detects a low brake fluid condition, the ABS module sends the IPC a request through the GWM to illuminate the brake warning indicator and a request to display the LOW BRAKE FLUID message in the message center. This allows the message center to be a more informative supplement to the IPC gauges and Reconfigurable Telltales [RTTs].
The system warning messages alert the operator to possible concerns or malfunctions in the vehicle operating systems. System warning messages can be stand-alone messages, but are often associated with another form of indication, such as a gauge or an indicator. The message center displays the last selected feature if there are no additional warning messages. Once a warning message has been displayed, the message must be acknowledged to allow full functionality of the message center by pressing the OK button to acknowledge and clear the warning message. For a complete list of warning messages displayed, refer to the message center part of the Owner's Literature.
Warning Chimes
The warning chimes provide the driver with audible warnings that act as reminders and supplemental alerts to visual IPC indications such as gauges, indicators and message center warnings. The IPC controls all warning chimes based on messages received from external modules. The IPC prioritizes the chimes according to a preset hierarchy programmed into the IPC software. When more than one chime request is received by the IPC, the most important chime sounds. If a lower priority chime is currently sounding, the higher priority request takes over and replaces or delays the lower priority chime.
The warning chimes are sounded through the audio system speakers and the IPC. The turn signal/hazard on (tick-tock) is the only individual chime that sounds through the IPC, not the audio system. The parking aid, liftgate warning and BLIS/ CTA warning chimes are sounded through the rear speakers. All other warning chimes are sounded through the front audio system speakers.
The IPC also acts as a backup. In the event of an audio system chime failure, the IPC sounds all chimes that are required.