Description & Operation

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See the AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. All air bag wiring harnesses are covered by Yellow outer insulation. DO NOT use electrical test equipment on these circuits. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

NOTE: When battery is disconnected, radio will go into anti-theft protection mode. Obtain radio anti-theft protection code from owner prior to servicing vehicle. Radio will be inoperative until proper code is entered.

All models use conventional analog gauges. Instrument cluster panel includes speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and engine coolant temperature gauge. Instrument cluster is equipped with indicator lights for Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), brake system, brake fluid level, charging system, cruise control, Daytime Running Lights (DRL), BRAKE LAMP monitor, door and trunk open, high beam, low fuel, low oil pressure, Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), maintenance reminder, seat belt reminder, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), Traction Control System (TCS) status, gearshift lever position, and turn signal and hazard warning.

Instrument cluster also includes instrument panel light dimmer control, which controls indicator lights on cluster. MIL (also known as CHECK ENGINE light), comes on if a computerized engine control fault occurs with engine running. Maintenance reminder light is used to remind driver of routine maintenance interval.