Instrument Cluster

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

The instrument cluster is available with either a vacuum florescent display (base cluster) or with a message center (optional cluster). The base cluster has an odometer, a trip odometer that can be displayed in either English or Metric units, and an engine idle hour meter (Police only). The odo/trip button is used to select between the odometer, the trip odometer, and the engine idle hour meter (if equipped), to reset the trip odometer or change the units. The message center cluster features include the odometer and the trip odometer functions. The information display occupies either the top 2 or top 3 lines of the message center depending on the font size chosen. These displays are independent of other messages with the exception of the redundant odometer which is shown on the bottom portion of the message center.

Both the base cluster and the message center cluster contain gauges, indicator lamps, and warning lamps that are designed to provide the driver with a system status and to alert the driver that certain conditions exist in the vehicle. Gauges provide information to the driver indicating the status of systems. Examples of systems that use gauges include vehicle speed, fuel level, engine coolant temperature, and engine rpm. Indicator lamps provide information to the driver of conditions that exist in the vehicle. Examples of the indicator lamps include the turn signal, speed control, and high beams on. Warning indicator lamps provide information to the driver of conditions that could potentially alter vehicle performance. Examples of the warning indicators include the ABS, BRAKE, safety belt, and low oil pressure. The instrument cluster lens and mask assembly are the only parts that may be installed separately.