Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Edge Base Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Edge Optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and MKX
NOTE: Edge IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) shown, MKX IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) similar
The Edge Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is available with a single Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen or with dual RH and LH LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens. The MKX is available only with the dual LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) screens. The single display screen and the LH display screen contain the conventional message center information. The RH display screen interfaces and displays multimedia information as well as items such as vehicle direction, outside air temperature and time. Refer to Heating and Air Conditioning and Accessories and Optional Equipment for additional information on the RH display screen. Both IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) configurations contain gauges, informational, warning, and message center indicators that provide the driver with a system status and to alert the driver that certain conditions exist in the vehicle.
Submenu Display Area (Optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) Only)
The optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides an area in the upper RH corner of the LH message center display that is used to indicate the level of submenus that is currently displayed. The number of boxes shown depends on the number of submenu items that are available for selection. The box is filled in (darkened) to indicate the current selection. For example, if there are 4 boxes shown that means that there are 4 submenu items available to select from using the LH steering wheel (message center) right/left button. If the third box is filled in, that means that the selected display is the third submenu or 3 button presses to the right.
Transport Mode
The vehicle is placed in a transport mode at the completion of production to reduce the drain on the battery. Various systems may be altered in how they operate or are disabled when in the transport mode. The vehicle automatically reverts to normal operation after 201 km (125 miles). To disable or turn off the transport mode, carry out the following within 10 seconds:
- Verify the battery is fully charged.
- With ignition in RUN, press brake pedal 5 times.
- Press hazard switch 4 times (on, off, on, off).
Factory Mode
During vehicle assembly, the vehicle defaults to factory mode. Factory mode sets the function timers such as PRNDL display to further reduce the drain on the battery during assembly. The vehicle is placed into transport mode at the end of vehicle assembly. The vehicle remains in factory mode indefinitely or until it is manually changed to transport mode.
Informational Indicators/Warning Indicators
Informational indicators provide information to 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.
Message Center Indicators
Message center indicators illuminate in the message center and replace the typical informational or warning indicator using the same iconic representation. When multiple warnings exist, the message center indicators cycle through each display until the condition has been corrected unless the message center indicator is in a fixed position. The message center indicators include:
- Charging system
- Cruise control (fixed)
- Door ajar
- Engine oil pressure
- Engine over-temperature
- Grade assist
- Low fuel
- Low washer fluid
- Powertrain malfunction (wrench)
- Tow haul
Network Messaged Inputs
Module messaging has increased over time and become the standard for sending and receiving information required to operate the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster). For a complete list of module messages with the message origination sources, refer to Information Bus.
Listed below is a partial list of status and information messages the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) requires from other vehicle inputs:
- ABS
- ABS braking
- Stability/traction control
- Base brake system
- Brake fluid level status
- Parking brake status
- Lighting system
- LH/RH turn
- High beam
- Fog lamp
- Door ajar
- Message center control
- Message center switch status
- Powertrain
- Charging system
- Cruise control system
- Engine emission system
- Engine oil pressure
- Engine rpm
- Engine temperature
- Grade assist status
- Tow haul status
- Transmission range
- Vehicle speed
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Hardwired Inputs
The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) requires hardwired inputs from components that are not hardwired to other modules and, therefore, are not on either the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) or the Medium Speed Controller Area Network (MS-CAN) but are required for specific IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) functions or gateway requirements. The hardwired inputs are provided by the following components:
- Fuel pump module
- Fuel level sensor (optional dual sender saddle-type tank only)
- HS-CAN (High Speed Controller Area Network)
- Infotainment Controller Area Network (I-CAN)
- Park detect switch (part of the floor shifter assembly)
- Washer fluid level switch
Startup (Welcome)/Shutdown (Farewell) Mode
The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides a startup/shutdown mode also known as a welcome/farewell strategy. When the vehicle receives a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) request or a door ajar (open) message, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) gradually increases illumination of the gauge trim rings and turns on the message center (the optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides a welcome graphic). When the key is inserted into the ignition (key off), the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) illuminates the gauge points. When the ignition is placed into the RUN or START position, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) begins a prove-out stage. During the prove-out stage, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides message center information (replaces the welcome screen with vehicle specific information on the optional IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)) while illuminating all LED indicators for a predetermined time. For the shutdown, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) reverses the startup process.
MyKey(R)
The MyKey(R) feature allows the customer to program a restricted driving mode that is tied to one or more keys known as a MyKey(R). When a MyKey(R) is in use, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides the following functions:
- At beginning of vehicle start up, as part of the welcome strategy, the message center greets the MyKey(R) driver with MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY displayed in the message center. If the MyKey(R) speed limiter feature is turned on, the message center also displays SPEED LIMITED TO 130 KM/H (80 MPH).
- The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) continuously provides a periodic Belt-Minder(R) warning chime until the driver and passenger safety belts are buckled. When the Belt-Minder(R) is issued, the Audio Control Module (ACM) is muted and the message center displays BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE AUDIO.
- If the MyKey(R) speed limiter feature is turned on and the vehicle speed approaches 130 km/h (80 mph), the message center displays VEHICLE NEAR MYKEY TOP SPEED along with a chime.
- If the MyKey(R) speed limiter feature is turned on and the vehicle speed reaches 130 km/h (80 mph), the message center displays VEHICLE AT TOP OF MYKEY SETTING along with a chime.
- If the speed warning is selected at one of the preset values (75, 90, 105 km/h [45, 55, 65 mph]) and the vehicle approaches the preset 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(R) driver attempts to disable the traction control, the message center displays TRACTION CONTROL SET TO ALWAYS ON.
- At 120 km (75 miles) of remaining fuel, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) illuminates the low fuel indicator (if equipped) and the message center displays the appropriate Distance To Empty (DTE) along with a chime.
- MyKey(R) miles driven by the MyKey(R) user can be found in the information display.
- The number of MyKey(R) programmed and administrator keys can be found in the information display.
- The parking aid, Blind Spot Information System (BLIS(R)) /Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) and collision avoidance warning menus are disabled in the message center to force these features always on.
When an administrator key is in use, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides the following functions:
- The message center provides a menu guiding the user to create a MyKey(R). When the maximum MyKey(R) limit is reached, the MyKey(R) creation menu is no longer available.
- The message center provides menus for setting 4 optional MyKey(R) features:
- MyKey(R) 130 KM/H (80 MPH) speed limiter
- MyKey(R) pre-selected speed warning
- MyKey(R) radio volume limiter
- Traction control on/off
- The message center provides a menu to clear all MyKey(R) programmed keys at once.
- MyKey(R) mileage driven by the MyKey(R) user can be found in system check function of the message center.
- The number of MyKey(R) and administrator keys can be found in the system check function of the message center.
For additional information, refer to Antitheft and Alarm Systems on the MyKey(R) features.