Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)

The instrument cluster is used to communicate information on the operation and performance of the vehicle to the driver. The cluster is comprised of analog gages, including a tachometer, which are accurate, precise, easy to read, and well lit. The cluster also contains an assortment of telltale indicator lamps which signal the operation or malfunction of certain key systems.


SATURN vehicles use three different clusters, depending on the model of the vehicle.

^ Base Standard Cluster - This cluster is used only on SL models. It does not have an ANTILOCK telltale lamp or an oil pressure gage and the tachometer has a top value of 7,000 rpm.

^ Base Cluster - This cluster is used only on SL1 models. It is the same as the base standard cluster, except for the addition of the ANTILOCK telltale lamp.

^ UpLevel Cluster - This cluster is used on SL2 and SC models. It has ANTILOCK telltale lamp, and oil pressure gage and a tachometer with a top value of 8,000 rpm.

All clusters uses the same vehicle mounting. (The ANTILOCK telltale lamp will only be activated on vehicles equipped with the antilock brake system [ABS] option, it is included on the base and uplevel cluster.