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LC Displays: Notes

The LC displays are in the lower portion of the instrument cluster. They displays are used to make the driver aware of important information such as check control messages, service intervals, outside temperature, transmission range etc. The LCD provides:

Fig 1: Displaying LC
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When KLR is switched on, mileage and temperature are displayed. All displays are illuminated from KL15. The back lighting intensity of the LCD's is dependent on available light and is controlled by a photo-transistor in the lower left corner of the cluster. When the parking lights are switched on, the dash mounted dimmer wheel controls the intensity of the back lighting.