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Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Description and Operation

SYSTEM OPERATION
ELECTRO-MECHANICAL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

The mechanical instrument cluster is an electromechanical module which receives most of its information via the Programmable Communication Interface (PCI) bus.

Cluster:





- Speedometer
- Tachometer
- Odometer/trip odometer
- Fuel gauge
- Temperature gauge
- Electronic transmission range

The warning and information indicators include the following:
- Check Engine
- Airbag
- Charging system
- Low oil pressure
- High temperature
- Low fuel
- Seat belt
- Cruise
- Brake/park brake
- High beam
- Turn signals
- Door Ajar
- Decklid Ajar
- ABS (optional)
- Traction Control Active (optional)
- Traction Control Off (optional)
- Low Washer Fluid

The gauges are the magnetic air-core type. When the ignition switch is OFF, the gauge pointers should rest at or below the low graduation.