Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Base Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

Optional IPC

GT500 IPC

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) contains gauges, informational indicators, warning indicators, warning chimes and a message center designed to provide the driver with system status and to alert the driver that certain conditions exist in the vehicle.

There are 2 basic IPC configurations, base 2x14 line message center and the optional LCD message center. The optional LCD message center IPC has 2 different variations based on vehicle line (optional and GT500).

MyKey®

The MyKey® feature allows the customer to program a restricted driving mode that is tied to one or more keys known as a MyKey®. When a MyKey® is in use, the IPC provides the following functions:

• At vehicle start up, as part of the welcome strategy, the message center greets the MyKey® driver with MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY displayed in the message center. If the MyKey® speed limiter feature is turned on, the message center also displays SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH (or 130 km/h).
• The IPC provides a periodical Belt-Minder® warning chime until the driver and passenger safety belts are buckled. When the Belt-Minder® is issued, the Audio Front Control Module (ACM) is muted and the message center displays BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE RADIO.
• If the MyKey® speed limiter feature is turned on and the vehicle speed approaches 130 km/h (80 mph), the message center displays VEHICLE SPEED 80 MPH MAX along with a chime.
• If the MyKey® speed limiter feature is turned on and the vehicle speed approaches 120 km/h (75 mph), the message center displays VEHICLE NEAR TOP SPEED along with a chime.
• If the speed warning is selected at one of the pre-set values (75, 90, 105 km/h [45, 55, 65 mph]) and the vehicle approaches the pre-set speed, the message center displays CHECK SPEED DRIVE SAFELY along with a chime.
• If the traction control always on feature is turned on and the MyKey® driver presses the traction control switch to disable traction control, the message center displays ADVTRAC ON MyKey® SETTING.
• At 120 km (75 miles) to empty, the IPC illuminates the low fuel indicator and the message center displays 75 MILES TO EMPTY along with a chime
• MyKey® mileages driven by the MyKey® user can be found in the INFO display and in the system check function of the message center.
• The number of MyKey® programmed and administrator keys can be found in the system check function of the message center.
• The parking aid warning menu is disabled in the message center to force these features always on.

When an administrator key is in use, the IPC provides the following functions:

• The message center provides a menu that guides the user to create a MyKey®. When the maximum MyKey® limit is reached, the MyKey® creation menu is no longer available.
• The message center provides menus for setting 4 optional MyKey® features:
  • MyKey® 80 MPH speed limiter
  • MyKey® pre-selected speed warning
  • MyKey® radio volume limiter
  • Advance Trac® on/off
• The message center provides a menu to clear all MyKey® programmed keys at once.
• MyKey® mileages driven by the MyKey® user can be found in system check function of the message center.
• The number of MyKey® and admin keys can be found in the system check function of the message center.

Refer to Owner's Literature for additional information on the MyKey® features.

Gauges

Gauges provide information to the driver indicating the status of systems. There are 2 types of gauges used, analog and virtual. Analog gauges are fixed gauges and use actual pointers to provide indication. Virtual gauges are displayed in the LCD display area and are images of gauges that use virtual pointers.

Analog Gauges
• Engine temperature
• Fuel level
• Speedometer
• Tachometer

Virtual Gauges (If Equipped)
• Accelerometer
• Air fuel ratio
• Engine oil temperature
• Inlet air temperature
• Boost/vacuum (GT500)
• Transmission fluid temperature
• Voltage gauge

Informational Indicators

Informational indicators provide information to the driver of conditions that exist in the vehicle. The informational indicators are:

• Engine/powertrain control
  • Cruise control
  • Grade assist
  • MIL
  • Powertrain malfunction (wrench) (base IPC )
  • Upshift (GT500)
  • SVT performance shift indicator (GT500)
• Lighting
  • High beam
  • LH/RH turn signal
• Body
  • Low fuel
• Chassis
  • Stability-traction control (sliding car icon)
  • Stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon)

Warning Indicators

Warning indicators provide information to the driver of conditions that could potentially cause personal injury or alter vehicle performance. The warning indicators are:

• Engine/powertrain control
  • Charging system
  • Engine over-temperature
  • Low engine oil pressure
• Occupant/driver safety
  • Airbag
  • Door ajar
  • Safety belt
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Vehicle control
  • ABS
  • Brake system

Hardwired Inputs

The hardwired inputs are provided from the following systems or components:

• Engine oil pressure switch
• Fuel pump module
• Fuel level sensor
• Message center switch
• Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) transceiver
• Traction control disable switch

Network Messaged Inputs

Module messaging is becoming the standard for sending and receiving information required to operate the IPC . For a complete list of module messages with the message origination sources, refer to Section 418-00 .

The status and information messages that the IPC requires from other vehicle inputs are grouped into the following systems/subsystems:

• ABS
  • Anti-lock braking
  • Stability-traction control
• Chassis
  • Brake fluid level status
  • Parking brake status
  • Stability-traction control status
  • TPMS
• Body
  • Door ajar
• Lighting system
  • LH/RH turn signals
  • High beam
• Powertrain
  • Charging system
  • Engine emission system
  • Engine rpm
  • Engine temperature
  • Grade assist
  • Supercharger boost (GT500)
  • Transmission
  • Vehicle speed
• Occupant/driver safety
  • Safety belt status
  • SRS