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Description & Operation

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Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEIC) consists of an electronically driven analog tachometer and speedometer with a 7-digit vacuum-fluorescent display odometer. See Fig 1 . Also contained within the HEIC is a fuel gauge, temperature gauge, transmission range indicator and various warning and indicator lights.

When ignition switch is turned to ON position, the following warning indicators will light for 3 seconds as function proof:

Fig 1: Identifying Hybrid Electronic Instrument Cluster (HEIC) Components
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