The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is equipped with a 20 character vacuum fluorescent display feature. This feature provides the driver with specific warning/status messages associated with certain vehicle malfunctions and/or instructions to perform. Warning messages are displayed in a ranked priority, with the higher priority messages (priority 1) displayed first. If the ignition is cycled, the IPC will display the last message before the ignition was cycled. Many messages coincide with indicators and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) that may be set. DTCs must always be diagnosed first prior to diagnosing any warning messages. Unlike other vehicle electronic systems, such as PCM, SIR, etc., some systems have no specific ERROR lamp to indicate a malfunction. A DTC-setting malfunction in any system connected to the serial data line may be indicated by a specific message displayed in the IPCs display. Other system malfunctions will only set a DTC and will not display a message. Refer to the applicable DTC table for a description on how each DTC set and how it will be indicated. Warning messages will be displayed in all display modes except configuration and Diagnostic modes. When a warning message is displayed, the message overwrites any current displays. The IPC will continue to display this message until the system that requested the message sends a "Stop Broadcasting" Message on the serial data line to the IPC. Warning message may also be acknowledged/cleared by pressing the RESET button when that message is displayed except if a system requests a continuous message display. The following table indicates possible messages that may be displayed by the IPC and what system is responsible for sending the request:
Warning/Status Message | Message Source | Diagnosis |
|---|---|---|
LOW OIL PRESSURE | PCM | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console and Engine Controls |
HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE REDUCE ENGINE RPM | IPC | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
ENGINE PROTECTION REDUCE ENGINE RPM | PCM | Engine Controls |
UPSHIFT NOW! | PCM | Engine Controls |
COOLANT OVER TEMP | PCM | Engine Cooling and Engine Controls |
REDUCED ENGINE POWER | PCM | Engine Controls |
SHOCKS INOPERATIVE | RTD | Real Time Damping |
MAXIMUM SPEED 129 Km/h (80 mph) | PCM/RTD | Engine Controls and Real Time Damping |
HIGH TRANS TEMP | PCM | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
FLAT TIRE-LF MAX SPD 55, REDUCED HNDLG | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
FLAT TIRE-RF MAX SPD 55, REDUCED HNDLG | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
FLAT TIRE-LR MAX SPD 55, REDUCED HNDLG | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
FLAT TIRE-RR MAX SPD 55, REDUCED HNDLG | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
OVER SPEED WARNING | IPC/PCM | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-LF | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-RF | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-LR | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
HIGH TIRE PRESSURE-RR | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-LF | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-RF | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-LR | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
LOW TIRE PRESSURE-RR | RFA/TPM | Tire Pressure Monitoring |
LOW OIL LEVEL | PCM | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
LOW VOLTAGE | IPC | Engine Electrical and Engine Controls |
HIGH VOLTAGE | IPC | Engine Electrical and Engine Controls |
LOW BRAKE FLUID | IPC | Brakes |
CHANGE OIL NOW | PCM | General Information |
SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
SERVICE COLUMN LOCK | BCM | Steering |
PULL KEY-WAIT 10 SEC | BCM | Steering |
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL | RTD | Real Time Damping |
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR | RFA/TPM | Keyless Entry and Tire Pressure Monitor |
CHARGE SYSTEM FAULT | PCM | Engine Electrical |
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON | PCM, BCM, ABS, RFA, RTD | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
LOW FUEL | PCM | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
LOW WASHER FLUID | IPC | Wipers/Washer Systems |
HATCH AJAR | BCM | Body Rear End |
TRUNK AJAR | BCM | Body Rear End |
DOOR AJAR | BCM | Doors |
TONNEAU AJAR | BCM | Body Rear End |
RESERVE FUEL | PCM | Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console |
CHANGE OIL SOON | PCM | General Information |
CRUISE SET XX Km/h (XX mph) | PCM | Cruise Control |
CRUISE DISENGAGED | PCM | Cruise Control |
BRAKE BEFORE SHIFT | IPC | Brakes |
TRACTION SYSTEM - ON/OFF | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
TRAC/ACT HNDLG - ON/OFF | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
COMPETITIVE DRIVING | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
TRACTION SYS ACTIVE | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
ABS ACTIVE | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
ACTIVE HANDLING | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
ACT HNDLG - WARMING UP | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
WARM UP COMPLETE | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
ACT HNDLG PERF LIMIT | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
SERVICE ABS | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
SERVICE ACTIVE HNDLG | ABS | Anti Lock Brake System |
