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Analog Instrument Panels - New Style: Description

NOTE: This article applies to "new style" "C" & "K" series vehicles. For "old style" "C" & "K" series vehicles, see ANALOG INSTRUMENT PANELS -- ESCALADE, PICKUP, TAHOE & YUKON DENALI article.
WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. Do not apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) consists of Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) gauge, engine oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, message center, odometer, speedometer, tachometer, transmission fluid temperature gauge (if equipped) and voltmeter. Indicators include ABS warning, air bag warning, BRAKE warning, CRUISE, high beam, parking brake, PRND321, seat belt, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, SHIFT (if equipped), TOW/HAUL (if equipped), turn signal, and 4WD (if equipped). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Components (Automatic Transmission IPC Shown; Manual Transmission IPC Is Similar)
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