Mechanical Instrument Cluster (MIC)

The body control module sends the angular position of four gauges, the status of seven indicator lamps, the status and dimming of the PRNDL indicator, the dimming of cruise and low fuel lamps, and odometer stepper motor information to the Mechanical Instrument Cluster (MIC) over the CCD bus when the ignition is in the "off" (unlock), "run", or "start" positions.

The PRNDL indicator works when the ignition is in the "off , run , or "start" positions; all other MIC features work only when the ignition is in the "run" position.

On transition of the ignition from the "off" to the "run" position, a bulb check is performed. This consists of activating all CCD-controlled indicator lamps and all PRNDL segments for approximately 2-4 seconds. The PRNDL bulb check is aborted if the gear selector is moved from the PARK position, or if the tachometer exceeds 450 rpm.