Indicators, Instrument Cluster: Description

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) has provisions for International Control and Display Symbol icon indicators, as well as two analog gauges standard on all models. Refer to GAUGE PACK, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, DESCRIPTION . Some of the indicators are automatically configured when connected to the vehicle electrical system for compatibility with certain optional equipment or equipment required for regulatory purposes in certain markets. While each IPC may have provisions for indicators to support every available option, the configurable indicators will not function in vehicles that do not have the equipment that an indicator supports.

The IPC includes provisions for the following indicators:

• Airbag Warning Light  - (4). Refer to DESCRIPTION .
• Antilock Brake System (ABS)  - service required if light remains on beyond four seconds (13). Refer to DESCRIPTION .
• Brake Warning Light  - (39). Refer to DESCRIPTION .
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Activation/Malfunction  - indicates system activated or malfunction (11). Refer to DESCRIPTION .
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) OFF  - light on when system is off (if equipped) (9).
• Electronic Vehicle Information Center  - features an interactive display (5).
• Front Fog Lamp Indicator  - indicates that the fog lamps are on (if equipped) (7).
• Fuel Gauge  - fuel tank level (14).
• High Beam Indicator  - indicates that headlights are on high beam (2).
• Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)  - indicates service required (18).
• Park/Headlight ON  - (position lights) indicates when the park lights or headlights are turned on (if equipped) (6).
• Seat Belt Reminder Light  - (16). Refer to DESCRIPTION .
• Speedometer  - Indicates vehicle speed (10).
• Tachometer  - indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000) (1).
• Temperature Gauge  - indicates engine coolant temperature (15).
• Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)  - (8). Refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING, DESCRIPTION .
• Turn Signal  - (12) may also include icon and TURN SIGNAL ON  reminder textual message in electronic display.
• Vehicle Security Light  - (17). Refer to DESCRIPTION .

Each indicator in the IPC, except those located within an electronic display unit, is illuminated by a dedicated Light Emitting Diode (LED) that is soldered onto the electronic circuit board. IPC illumination is accomplished by several dimmable LED units, which illuminate each of the gauge dial faces for visibility when the exterior lighting is turned ON. These LED units are serviced only as a complete unit with the IPC, and if damaged or ineffective, the entire IPC assembly must be replaced. The IPC lens is the only component of the instrument cluster assembly that can be serviced separately.