Indicators, Instrument Cluster: Description
The Instrument Cluster (IC) (also known as the Instrument Panel Cluster/IPC) for this vehicle has an indicator ring (also known as a telltale ring) that encircles much of the outer circumference of the IC. The indicator ring has provisions for up to 31 hard indicators and also houses an ambient light sensor (6) that the IC monitors to automatically adjust panel lighting to compensate for changes in ambient light conditions. Most of the hard indicators feature International Control and Display Symbol icons and all are illuminated by dedicated Light Emitting Diode units soldered onto the IC electronic circuit board. For more information on the International Control and Display Symbol icons. Refer to INTERNATIONAL VEHICLE CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS, DESCRIPTION .
The IC also features a number of soft indicators, which are located within the electronic display unit (7) in the center of the cluster. The soft indicators are discussed in further detail within the message center service information. Refer to CENTER, ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INFORMATION, DESCRIPTION . Some of the indicators are automatically configured when the IC is connected to the electrical system of the vehicle for compatibility with certain optional equipment or equipment required for regulatory purposes in certain markets. While each IC 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 IC indicator ring includes provisions for the following indicators:
- Airbag Indicator (29)
- Ajar Indicator (19)
- Antilock Brake System Indicator (18) - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
- Automatic Transmission Malfunction Indicator (10) - with optional automatic transmission only
- Brake Indicator (15) - text only for the U.S. market, icon only for markets outside the U.S.
- Change Oil Indicator (11)
- Charging Indicator (3)
- Cruise Indicator (1)
- Electric Power Steering Malfunction Indicator (4) - Electric Power Steering (EPS)
- Electronic Stability Control OFF Indicator (16) - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Electronic Stability Control Indicator (17) - Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Electronic Throttle Control Indicator (8) - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
- Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator (13)
- Front Fog Lamp Indicator (23) - with optional front fog lamps only
- Generic Failure Indicator (28)
- High Beam Indicator (25)
- Low Fuel Indicator (24)
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (12) - Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
- Master Lighting Indicator (26)
- Rear Fog Lamp Indicator (5) - with rear fog lamp in certain markets where required only
- Rear Window Defrost Indicator (22)
- Seat Belt Indicator (2)
- Security Indicator (20)
- Tire Pressure Monitor Indicator (9) - Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)
- Turn Signal (Right and Left) Indicators (14 and 27)
- Wait-To-Start Indicator (21) - with diesel engine only
These indicators and LED units are serviced only as a unit with the IC. If damaged or ineffective, the entire IC assembly must be replaced.