Instrument Cluster Prove-Out
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The instrument cluster (IC) carries out a display prove-out to verify that the warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are operating correctly. The safety belt warning indicator illuminates for 65 seconds (± 1 second) or until the safety belt is fastened. When the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the charging system warning indicator, the low oil pressure warning indicator, and the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illuminate until the engine is started and operating normally. Each time the ignition key is turned from the OFF to the ON positions, the following instrument cluster (IC) warning indicators prove out for 3 seconds unless otherwise denoted:
- Air bag (6 seconds on, 2 seconds off)
- ABS
- BRAKE
- Low fuel (if equipped)
- Air suspension (5 seconds) (if equipped)
- Fire suppression (5 seconds) (police only)
- Traction control
- Engine coolant over temperature
- Powertrain malfunction (wrench)
- Traction control active (if equipped)