Description & Operation

WARNING: All models are equipped with air bag system. To avoid injury from accidental air bag deployment, read and carefully follow all WARNINGS and SERVICE PRECAUTIONS. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

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, immobilizer system indicator (3.5RL), exterior lights are on (3.5RL), low fuel, low oil pressure, Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL), maintenance reminder, seat belt reminder, Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), Traction Control System (TCS) status (3.2TL and 3.5RL), gearshift lever position, and turn signal and hazard warning. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .

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.

NOTE: Before battery is disconnected, obtain radio anti-theft protection code from owner prior to servicing vehicle. Radio will be inoperative until proper code is entered.

Fig 1: Locating Instrument Panel Related Components (2.5TL & 3.2TL)

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Fig 2: Locating Instrument Panel Related Components (3.5RL)

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