Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Description and Operation

INSTRUMENT PANEL DESCRIPTION

INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIMARY COMPONENTS

Instrument Panel Primary Components:

The instrument panel assembly mounts to the following parts of the vehicle body:
- The steering column supporting bracket
- The support member
- Along the base of the windshield opening

The instrument panel is the attaching base for the following components:
- The instrument panel compartment
- The instrument cluster assembly
- The instrument panel cluster trim plate
- The radio
- The heater control unit

For appearance, the instrument panel covers the routing of the following major assemblies:
- The heating and A/C components
- The electrical components
- The electrical connectors
- The wiring harnesses

The instrument panel includes the following components:
- An illumination controller
- A radio (if equipped)
- A navigation system (if equipped)
- The heater control unit
- The hazard switch
- The air conditioning switch (if equipped)
- The cigar lighter
- The hood latch release lever
- The instrument panel compartment
- The side vent outlets
- The center vent outlets
- The defroster outlets
- The accessory power receptacle (if equipped)

U.S. Shown Canada Similar:

Instrument Cluster