Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is a microprocessor controlled device that is responsible for controlling the UART data line as well as various telltales and gages. Much of the display information given by the IPC is supplied via serial communication. Pontiac and Chevrolet Instrument Panel Clusters have the following features and functions:

The gages include:
^ 185.5 kmPH (115 MPH) analog display speedometer (Metric - Canada)
^ Analog display fuel gage
^ Analog display engine coolant temperature gage
^ Season odometer
^ Trip odometer (Up-level only)
^ Tachometer (Up-level only)

The Displays include:
^ Electronic PRNDL display (3-speed automatic only - P R N D 2 1)
^ Electronic PRNDL display (4-speed automatic only - P R N D 3 2 1)

The Telltale indicators include:
^ SEAT BELT (RED)
^ CHECK GAGES (RED)
^ BRAKE (RED)
^ VOLTS (RED)
^ OIL PRESSURE (RED)
^ AIR BAG (RED)
^ LOW COOLANT (RED)
^ CHECK ENGINE (YELLOW)
^ THEFT SYSTEM (RED)
^ ABS (YELLOW)
^ CHECK OIL (YELLOW)
^ UPSHIFT (YELLOW) (MANUAL TRANSAXLE ONLY)
^ ETS OFF (YELLOW) (OPTION WITH 4-SPD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ONLY)
^ LOW TRAC (YELLOW) (OPTION WITH 4-SPD AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ONLY)
^ DRL (GREEN)
^ LEFT TURN (GREEN)
^ RIGHT TURN (GREEN)
^ HIGH BEAM (BLUE)