Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Description and Operation

General Information

The instrument cluster contains an electronic speedometer, tachometer, liquid crystal (LCD) displays for odometer, trip odometer/clock, as well as analog coolant temperature and fuel level gauges. Control and warning lamps are situated within and between the speedometer and tachometer. Automatic transmission models also contain an LCD gear indicator display.

An LCD multi-function trip computer (MFI) with two operating modes is available on some models. When equipped, the MFI display is located between in the tachometer and speedometer. MFI functions include selectable displays for trip time/mileage, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption and outside temperature.

The instrument cluster also supplements various warning lamp displays with control module-controlled acoustic warnings.

Notes on replacing instrument cluster
- Do not disassemble instrument cluster.
- All control and warning lights are Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) which cannot be serviced separately. LED malfunctions require replacement of instrument cluster.
- Instrument clusters contain no field serviceable components. Malfunctions require replacement of instrument cluster.
- When the replacement of a malfunctioning instrument cluster is necessary, follow exchange part procedures.
- Complete report form and return together with inst. cluster.
- Use the original packaging from the new cluster when returning modules.
- The odometer reading must be matched to the new/exchange instrument cluster.

Additional information:
- Complaint/symptom based repairs ("Service Fixes")
- Instrument cluster, On Board Diagnostic (OBD)