Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
Base Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC).
Optional 6-gauge IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
Shelby GT500 (5.4L) IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
Boss 302 IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster)
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.
The Boss 302 also features an optional gauge pack with 3 additional gauges mounted on the top of the instrument panel. The gauges are oil pressure, engine coolant temperature and performance. Both the oil pressure and engine coolant temperature operate along with the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) warning indication and message center displays. The performance gauge is independent of the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) and measures the following:
- G-force
- 0-60 mph time
- 60-0 mph braking distance
- 1/4 mile data
- dynamic wheel horsepower
- reaction time
MyKey(TM)
The MyKey(TM) feature allows the customer to program a restricted driving mode that is tied to one or more keys known as a MyKey(TM). When a MyKey(TM) is in use, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides the following functions:
- At vehicle start up, as part of the welcome strategy, the message center greets the MyKey(TM) driver with MYKEY ACTIVE DRIVE SAFELY displayed in the message center. If the MyKey(TM) speed limiter feature is turned on, the message center also displays SPEED LIMITED TO 80 MPH (or 130 km/h).
- The IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) continuously provides a periodical Belt-Minder(R) warning chime until the driver and passenger safety belts are buckled. When the Belt-Minder(R) is issued, the Audio Front Control Module (ACM) is muted and the message center displays BUCKLE UP TO UNMUTE RADIO.
- If the MyKey(TM) 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(TM) 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(TM) driver presses the traction control switch to disable traction control, the message center displays ADVTRAC ON MyKey(TM) SETTING.
- At 120 km (75 miles) to empty, the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) illuminates the low fuel indicator and the message center displays 75 MILES TO EMPTY along with a chime
- MyKey(TM) mileages driven by the MyKey(TM) user can be found in the INFO display and in the system check function of the message center.
- The number of MyKey(TM) 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 (Instrument Panel Cluster) provides the following functions:
- The message center provides a menu that guides the user to create a MyKey(TM). When the maximum MyKey(TM) limit is reached, the MyKey(TM) creation menu is no longer available.
- The message center provides menus for setting 4 optional MyKey(TM) features:
- MyKey(TM) 80 MPH speed limiter
- MyKey(TM) pre-selected speed warning
- MyKey(TM) radio volume limiter
- Advance Trac(R) on/off
- The message center provides a menu to clear all MyKey(TM) programmed keys at once.
- MyKey(TM) mileages driven by the MyKey(TM) user can be found in system check function of the message center.
- The number of MyKey(TM) and admin keys can be found in the system check function of the message center.
Refer to Antitheft and Alarm Systems for additional information on the MyKey(TM) features.
Gauges
Gauges provide information to the driver indicating the status of systems. The systems that use gauges are as follows:
- Engine coolant temperature
- Engine coolant temperature (located in the optional gauge pack)
- Engine rpm
- Fuel level
- Vehicle speed
- Engine oil pressure
- Engine oil pressure (located in the optional gauge pack)
- Battery voltage
- Supercharger boost pressure (GT500 only)
- Performance gauge (located in the optional gauge pack)
Informational Indicators
Informational indicators provide information to the driver of conditions that exist in the vehicle. The informational indicators are grouped into the following systems/subsystems:
- Engine/powertrain control
- Powertrain
- Transmission
- Lighting
- High beam
- Turn signal
- Vehicle control
- Anti-theft
- Cruise control
- Traction control
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 grouped into the following systems/subsystems:
- Engine/powertrain control
- Engine coolant temperature
- Low engine oil pressure
- Charging system
- Occupant/driver safety
- Door ajar
- Safety belt
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Vehicle control
- ABS
- Brake system
Hardwired Inputs
The hardwired inputs are provided from the following systems or components:
- Engine oil pressure switch
- Fuel level
- 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 (Instrument Panel Cluster). For a complete list of module messages with the message origination sources, refer to Information Bus.
The status and information messages that the IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster) requires from other vehicle inputs are grouped into the following systems/subsystems:
- ABS
- Anti-lock braking
- Traction control
- Base brake system
- Brake fluid level status
- Parking brake status
- Lighting system
- LH/RH turn signals
- High beam
- Powertrain
- Charging system
- Engine emission system
- Engine rpm
- Engine temperature
- Supercharger boost (GT500)
- Grade assist
- Vehicle speed
- SRS (Supplemental Restraint System)
- TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)