For 1990-2009 cars

#### Instrument Cluster (IPC) System Check

Step | Action | Normal Results | Abnormal Results*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 |

1. Leave the safety belt unbuckled.
2. Verify that the gear selector is in the PARK position.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (II). Do not start the engine.

(Note: the Fasten Safety Belt indicator will start to flash after 4 seconds.)

The system performs a bulb test on the following indicators (the indicator lamps illuminate briefly for 4 seconds):

• | ABS

• | Sport Mode (1st and 2nd design) / Auto Trans Malfunction (2nd design)

• | Automatic Transmission Malfunction (1st design)

• | Brake Pad Wear

• | Engine Coolant Temperature

• | Low Oil Level

• | Low Fuel

• | Low Coolant Level

• | Low Washer Fluid

• | Leveling

• | The ABS indicator does not illuminate.

| Diagnostic System Check - ABS in ABS

• | The Sport Mode indicator does not illuminate.

| Sport Mode Switch/Indicator Always On or Inoperative in A/T Controls

• | The A/T MIL does not illuminate.

| Service Transmission Lamp Diagnosis in A/T Controls

• | Brake Pad Wear Indicator Inoperative

• | Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Inoperative

• | Low Engine Coolant Indicator Inoperative

• | Low Fluid Level Indicator Inoperative

• | Automatic Level Control Suspension System Check in Automatic Level Control

2 | Continue to observe the indicator lamps with the ignition switch in the ON position. | The following indicator lamps remain illuminated after 4 seconds:

• | BRAKE TO SHIFT

• | Charging

• | CHECK ENGINE

• | Fasten Safety Belt (flashes for 60 seconds)

• | Oil Pressure

The Air Bag indicator flashes 6 times.

• | The BRAKE TO SHIFT indicator does not illuminate.

| Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt

• | The Charging indicator does not illuminate.

| Charging System Check in Engine Electrical

• | The CHECK ENGINE indicator does not illuminate.

| Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls

• | Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative

• | The Air Bag indicator does not illuminate.

| SIR Diagnostic System Check in SIR

3 |

• | Buckle the driver's safety belt.

• | Observe the fasten safety belt indicator.

The fasten safety belt indicator is off.

Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Always On

4 | Apply the park brake. | The park brake indicator illuminates. | Brake Warning System Check in Hydraulic Brakes
5 |

1. Operate the left hand turn signal.
2. Operate the right hand turn signal.

• | The left hand turn signal indicator flashes with the tail lamp.

• | The right hand turn signal indicator flashes with the tail lamp.

• | Turn Signal Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Turn Signal Lamps Inoperative in Lighting Systems

• | Turn Signal Indicators Inoperative in Lighting Systems

6 | Turn the headlamp switch knob clockwise to the 2nd position. | The IPC illumination turns on and dims to the setting on the dimmer control. | Interior Lights Dimming System Check in Lighting Systems
7 | Adjust the instrument panel dimmer control. | The IPC illumination varies based on the dimmer control adjustment. | Interior Lights Dimming System Check in Lighting Systems
8 | Turn the fog lamps on. | The fog lamp indicator illuminates. | Fog Lamp Indicator Inoperative in Lighting Systems
9 | Turn the high beam headlamps on. | The high beam indicator illuminates. | High Beam Indicator Inoperative
10 | Start the engine. | The engine cranks and starts. | Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls
11 | Observe the fuel gauge. | The fuel gauge appears to operate. | Fuel Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
12 |

• | Observe the oil pressure gauge.

• | Listen for the low engine oil pressure warning chime.

• | The oil pressure gauge appears to operate. Oil pressure gauge reads approximately 20 psi.

• | The warning chime is not operating.

• | Engine Oil Pressure Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative

• | Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Always Low

• | Engine Oil Pressure Gauge Always Low

13 | Observe the low engine oil level indicator. | The low engine oil level indicator is off. | Low Engine Oil Level Indicator Inoperative
14 | Observe the tachometer. | The tachometer appears to operate. | Tachometer Inoperative
15 | Observe the CHECK ENGINE indicator. | The CHECK ENGINE indicator is off. | Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check in Engine Controls
16 | Observe the automatic transmission malfunction indicator (1st design). | The automatic transmission malfunction indicator is off. | Service Transmission Lamp Diagnosis in Automatic Transmission
17 | Observe the Airbag indicator. | The Airbag indicator is off. | SIR Diagnostic System Check in SIR
18 | Observe the ABS indicator. | The ABS indicator is off. | Diagnostic System Check - ABS in ABS
19 | Observe the charging indicator. | The charging indicator is off. | Charging System Check in Engine Electrical
20 | Observe the low engine coolant level indicator. | The low engine coolant level indicator is off. | Low Engine Coolant Indicator Always On
21 | Observe the engine coolant temperature gauge. | The engine coolant temperature gauge appears to operate. Gauge indicates current engine temperature. | Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Inaccurate or Inoperative
22 |

• | Cycle the gear selector lever through all the gear positions.

• | Observe the park brake indicator.

• | Observe the BRAKE TO SHIFT indicator.

• | The park brake indicator turns off.

• | The BRAKE TO SHIFT indicator is off when the vehicle is out of park.

• | Brake Warning System Check in Hydraulic Brakes

• | Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt

23 | Drive the vehicle at 48 km/h (30 mph). | The speedometer and odometer operate properly. | Speedometer and/or Odometer Inoperative
24 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Open the fuel cap.
3. Turn ON the ignition.

Fuel cap indicator turns on.

Fuel Cap Missing Indicator Inoperative

25 |

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Close the fuel cap.
3. Turn ON the ignition.

Fuel cap indicator turns off.

Fuel Cap Missing Indicator Always On

26 | No abnormal results were found while performing the System Check. | The system is OK. | Intermittents and Poor Connections Diagnosis in Wiring Systems
* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.