Overhead Console Description

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The overhead console is a convenience package that contains the following components:

Fig 1: Identifying Partial Overhead Console Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

A digital display (4) that provides:
- The outside temperature
- Eight primary compass readings indicating the direction the vehicle is travelling
Two switches (3) including:
- An ON/OFF switch for the temperature/compass display
- A U.S./METRIC switch that changes the temperature readout from degrees Fahrenheit (F) to degrees Celsius (C)
Fig 2: Identifying Overhead Console Switches & Lamps
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Two pivoting courtesy/map lamps (1)

Fig 3: Identifying Garage Door Opener Transmitter & Further Storage Capabilities
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
A compartment (4) for a garage door opener with a transmitter (2) that can be activated by pressing the button (3) on the compartment door.
A compartment for storing sunglasses
A compartment for storing compact discs or tapes

For more information on the overhead console, refer to Driver Information Center (DIC) Description and Operation on page 8-513 in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.