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, Oldsmobile and Buick Instrument Panel Clusters have the following features and functions:
The gages include:
^ 185 KPH (115 MPH) analog display speedometer (Metric-Canada) (Pontiac)
^ 195 (120 MPH) analog display speedometer (Metric -Canada) (Buick and Oldsmobile)
^ Analog display fuel gage
^ Analog display engine coolant temperature gage
^ Season odometer
^ Trip odometer
^ Tachometer (Up-level only)

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

The Telltale indicators include:
^ ABS (YELLOW)
^ AIR BAG (RED)
^ BRAKE (RED)
^ CHECK ENGINE (YELLOW)
^ CHECK GAGES (RED) (Buick and Oldsmobile)
^ CHECK OIL (YELLOW)
^ CRUISE CONTROL (GREEN) (Oldsmobile and Buick Only)
^ ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAGE CHECK (RED) (Pontiac)
^ ETS OFF (YELLOW) (Option with 4-Spd Automatic Transaxle Only)
^ FUEL GAGE CHECK (YELLOW) (Pontiac)
^ HIGH BEAM (BLUE)
^ LEFT TURN (GREEN)
^ LOW COOLANT (RED)
^ LOW TRAC (YELLOW) (Oldsmobile and Pontiac Option with 4-Spd Automatic Transaxle Only)
^ LOW WASH (YELLOW) (Oldsmobile)
^ OIL PRESSURE (RED)
^ RIGHT TURN (GREEN)
^ SEAT BELT (RED)
^ SECURITY (RED) (Oldsmobile)
^ THEFT SYSTEM (RED) (Buick and Pontiac)
^ UPSHIFT (YELLOW) (Manual Transaxle Only)
^ VOLTS (RED)