MAMUSTANG ATLASTHE ENTHUSIAST'S REFERENCE

2016 workshop · Instrumentation and Warning Systems

Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - System Operation and Component Description

413-01 Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

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Indicator

Indicator Type

Prove-Out Duration

Lights on

Informational

None

MIL

Informational

Engine start up

Rear fog lamp

Informational

None

Safety belt

Informational

65 seconds if the safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when the safety belt is buckled

Stability-traction control (sliding car icon)

Warning

3 seconds

Stability-traction control disabled (sliding car OFF icon)

Informational

3 seconds

TPMS

Warning

3 seconds

Turn indicators

Informational

None

Dealer Test Mode

NOTE: The table lists the displays as they appear when navigating using the down arrow button.

NOTE: If popup warnings exist, the dealer test mode cannot be entered. All message center warnings and popup displays need to be addressed to enter the dealer test mode.

To enter the IPC engineering test mode or dealer test mode, begin with the ignition OFF. Close all doors and luggage compartment then press and hold the LH steering wheel switch OK button. Place the ignition ON and continue to hold the button for 5-8 seconds until an ET RTT appears at the bottom of the main message center display. Press the up or down arrow buttons to navigate through each of the display windows. To exit the IPC dealer test mode, press and hold the OK button for 5-8 seconds or place the ignition in OFF. Each down arrow button press advances the viewing window to the next set of items.

IPC Display

Description

Engineering Test Mode

Use Right Up/Down to scroll screens

Initial entry display into the dealer test mode.

ANALOG GAUGE TEST

Carries out the gauge sweep of the analog gauges. When the sweep (zero to maximum then return to zero) is complete, the actual data is displayed.

TELLTALE AND COLOR TEST

Illuminates all cluster microprocessor controlled LED telltales or indicators. Also displays a color palette of boxes below the title.

PartNo: Displays the IPC part number information. xxxx-xx Core: xxxx-xx Cal#1: xxxx-xx

Source reference 3870

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