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Table 1: Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Output Controls

Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Definition

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

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Battery Voltage

--

Varies

This displays volts. This is the voltage input supplied to the instrument panel cluster.

Brake Fluid

--

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the brake fluid level.

Brake Fluid Switch

--

Varies

This displays volts. This is the voltage status of the brake fluid switch.

DIC Fuel Info.

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the DIC Fuel Info. switch.

DIC Information Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the DIC Information switch.

DIC Personalization

--

Off

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the DIC Personalization switch.

Heated Washer Fluid Ind. Signal

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. This is the status of the heated washer fluid indicator signal as monitored by the IPC.

Ignition 1 Input

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the Ignition 1 input to the instrument panel cluster.

Ignition Cycle Counter

--

Varies

The scan tool displays counts. This is the number of times the ignition has been cycled from the OFF to ON position.

Passenger Seatbelt Indicator Commanded

--

Off

This displays On or Off. This is the commanded state of the passenger seatbelt indicator.

Passenger Seatbelt Indicator Status

--

Off

This displays On or Off. This is the state of the passenger seatbelt indicator.

Trip Reset Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the state of the trip reset switch.

Washer Fluid Level

--

OK

The scan tool displays OK or Low. This is the state of the washer fluid level.

Instrument Panel Cluster Scan Tool Output Controls

Scan Tool Output Control

Description

Dimming

The IPC dims from 0-100 percent when you select INCREASE or DECREASE by 20 percent increments.

Display Test

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) illuminates all of the display segments when you select On.

Display(s) Test

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) sweeps all gages when you select On.