Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Description and Operation

Concord Instrument Cluster:

Concorde Limited Instrument Cluster Only:

1. Fuel Gauge

When the ignition is in the ON position, the pointer will show the level of fuel remaining in the tank.

2. Low Fuel Warning Light

When the fuel level drops to about 2 gal (8 L), the Low Fuel symbol will light and remain lit until fuel is added. Awarning chime will sound when the light comes on.

3. Low Oil Pressure Light

This light indicates low engine oil pressure. The light should come on briefly as a bulb check when the engine is first started. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, stop the vehicle and shut off the engine. DO NOT operate the vehicle until the cause is corrected. This light does not show how much oil is in the engine. The engine oil level must be checked under the hood.

4. TRAC ON/OFF Lights

The Traction Control On light (TRAC ON) will come on momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the light does not come on, have the bulb replaced.

The TRAC ON light also will come on when the system is controlling traction.

The Traction Control Off light (TRAC OFF) will come on momentarily as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the TRAC OFF light does not come on, have the bulb checked.

The TRAC OFF light will also come on when the Traction Control switch has been used to turn the system off.

5. Trunk Ajar Light

This light indicates that the trunk is not latched

6. Tachometer

Measures engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM). The red numbers at the end on the scale show the maximum permissible RPM's. Ease off on the accelerator before reaching the red area.

7. Turn Signal Indicators

The arrow will flash in unison with the exterior turn signal, when using the turn signal lever.

8. High Beam Indicator

This light shows that the headlights are on high beam. Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel to switch the headlights from high or low beam.

9. Seat Belt Reminder Light

The light will come on after the ignition is turned on. The light will remain lit until the seatbelt is fastened.

10. Door Ajar Light

This light shows that a door is not completely closed. A warning chime will sound if a vehicle is movmg with a door partially closed.

11. Speedometer

Shows vehicle speed in miles-per-hour or kilometers-per-hour.

12. Low Washer Fluid Light

This symbol will light whenever the fluid reservoir is less than 1/4 filled. Adding washer fluid will cause the light to go out the next time the ignition is cycled. A warning chime will sound when the light comes on.

13. Cruise (Speed Control) Light

This light shows that the Speed Control System is ON.

14. Engine Coolant Temperature Light

This light warns of an overheated engine coojant condition. A warning chime will sound when the light comes on.

15. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature. Any reading within the 5 gauge marks between Hot and Cold shows that the cooling system is operating properly. The gauge pointer may show a higher than normal temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, in heavy stop and go traffic, or when towing a trailer.
If the pointer rises to the H mark, stop the vehicle and turn off the engine until the problem is corrected.

There are steps that you can take to slow down an impending overheat condition. If your air conditioning is on, turn it off. The air conditioning system adds heat to the engine cooling system and turning off the A/C removes this heat. You can also turn the temperature control to maximum heat, the Mode control to Floor and the Fan control to High. This allows the heater core to act as a supplement to the radiator and aids in removing heat from the engine cooling system.

16. Malfunction Indicator Light

This light is part of an onboard diagnostic system called OBD that monitors engine and automatic transrnission control systems. The light will illuminate when the key is in the ON position before engine start. If the bulb does not come on when turning the key from OFF to ON, have the condition checked promptly.

Certain conditions such as a loose or missing gas cap or poor fuel quality may illurninate the light after engine start. The vehicle should be serviced if the light stays on through several of your typical driving cycles. In most situations the vehicle will drive normally and will not require towing.

The Malfunction Indicator Light flashes to alert to serious conditions that could lead to immediate loss of power or severe catalytic converter damage. The vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible if this occurs.

17. Trip Odometer Reset Knob

To reset the trip odometer, push the reset knob for about two seconds.

18. Airbag Light

The light will come on and remain on for 6 to 8 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition switch is first turned ON. If the bulb is not lit during starting, have it replaced. If the light stays on, or comes on while driving, have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

19. Odometer/Trip Odometer

Shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

U.S. Federal regulations require that upon transfer of vehicle ownership, the seller certify to the purchaser the correct mileage that the vehicle has been driven. Therefore, if the odometer reading is changed during repafr or replacement, be sure to keep a record of the reading before and after the service so that the correct mileage can be determined.

The Trip Odometer shows individual trip mileage and is accessed by pressing the reset button.

20. Charging System Light

This Tight shows the status of the electrical charging system. The light should come on briefly when the ignition is first turned on and remain on briefly as a bulb check. If the light stays on or comes on while driving, turn off some of the vehicle's electrical devices, such as the Fog Lights or Rear Defroster. If the Charging System Light remains on, it means that the vehicle is experiencing a problem with the charging system and should be serviced immediately. See your local authorized dealer.

21. Transmission Range Indicator

This indicator illuminates to show the automatic transmission gear selection.

22. ABS Light

This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake system described elsewhere in this manual. The yellow ABS light will come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position and may stay on for several seconds. If the ABS light does not come on have the system checked by an authorized dealer.

If the ABS light remains on or comes on while driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of the brake system is not functioning and that service is required, however, the conventional brake system will continue to operate normally if the red BRAKE warning light is not on. A warning chime will sound when the light comes on.

If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be serviced as soon as possible to restore the benefits of Anti-Lock brakes.

23. Brake System Warning Light

The dual brake system provides a reserve braking capability if a failure occurs in a portion of the hydraulic system.