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Display Test

Certain Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) features are tested when the ignition is turned on in order to verify the features are working properly. The following indicators illuminate for 3 seconds:
^ The ABS indicator
^ The Charge indicator
^ The BRAKE indicator
^ The CHECK GAGES indicator
^ The GATE AJAR indicator
^ The LOW FUEL indicator
^ The Park Brake indicator
^ The SECURITY indicator
^ The SERVICE 4WD indicator
^ The SHIFT indicator
^ The TOW/HAUL indicator
^ All gages sweep to their minimum physical position and then to their actual physical position.

The following indicators illuminate for the specified times:
^ The AIR BAG indicator flashes 7 times.
^ The Fasten Safety Belt indicator illuminates for 20 seconds followed by 55 seconds of flashing with the drivers seatbelt unfastened, or, the Fasten Safety Belt indicator will illuminate for 8 seconds with the drivers seatbelt fastened.
^ The SERVICE ENGINE SOON (MIL) indicator illuminates and remains on.

Indicators and Warning Messages
Refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation.