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Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Description and Operation

The instrument cluster and panel lighting system is powered through the headlamp switch and the panel dimmer switch. The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by the output of the panel dimmer switch. The instrument panel lighting circuit provides illumination for the:
^ Climate control panel.
^ Instrument cluster.
^ Instrument panel ash receptacle.
^ Radio chassis.
^ Steering wheel control switch(es).
^ Rear window defrost (heated backlite) switch.
^ Window regulator control switch.
^ Power door lock switch.
^ Headlamp switch.
^ Wiper/washer switch, rear window.
^ 4WD mode/ride control (5.0L AWD) switch.
^ Message center.
^ Fog lamp switch.
^ Overhead console.
^ Liftgate wiper/washer switch.