Instrument Cluster

Two basic instrument clusters are offered on this model: low-line or high-line. Both clusters are electromechanical units that utilize integrated circuitry and information carried on the Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data bus network for control of all gauges and many of the indicator lamps. These clusters also incorporate a vacuum fluorescent display tube for the digital odometer/trip odometer display functions. Some variations of each cluster exist due to optional equipment and regulatory requirements.
The low-line cluster includes the following analog gauges:
- Fuel gauge
- Speedometer.

This cluster includes provisions for the following indicator lamps:
- Airbag indicator lamp
- Anti-lock brake system lamp
- Brake warning lamp
- Coolant temperature warning lamp
- Cruise-on indicator lamp
- Four-wheel drive (Part Time and/or Full Time) indicator lamps
- Headlamp high beam indicator lamp
- Low oil pressure warning lamp
- Low washer fluid warning lamp
- Malfunction indicator (Check Engine) lamp
- Seat belt reminder lamp
- Turn signal indicator lamps
- Upshift indicator lamp (manual transmission)
- Voltage warning lamp.

The high-line cluster replaces some of the indicator lamps found in the low-line cluster with analog gauges. The high-line cluster includes the following analog gauges:
- Coolant temperature gauge
- Fuel gauge
- Oil pressure gauge
- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Voltmeter.

The high-line cluster also adds a check gauges lamp and a low fuel warning lamp to the remaining indicator lamps found in the low-line cluster.
Both instrument clusters feature circuitry that has a self-diagnostic actuator test capability, which will test each of the CCD bus message-controlled functions of the cluster by lighting the appropriate indicator lamps and positioning the gauge needles at several predetermined locations on the gauge faces in a prescribed sequence. For more information on this function, see Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Instrument Cluster in the Diagnosis and Testing.
The instrument cluster circuitry also integrates a chime tone generator and a timer circuit. These items replace the chime or buzzer module, and the separate timer circuit for the rear window defogger system. Refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Audible Warning Device/Chime/Buzzer Warning Systems or Electrically Heated Systems for more information on these cluster circuitry functions.

The instrument clusters for this model are serviced only as complete units. If a cluster gauge or the cluster circuit board are faulty, the entire cluster must be replaced. The cluster lens, the hood and mask, the rear housing cover and the odometer reset knob boot are available for service. Also, the individual cluster lamp bulbs and bulb holders can be serviced.