Instrument cluster, component description - GF54.30-P-6000RT

MODEL 251.1/0 up to Model Year 2008 

Location 

The instrument cluster is located in the dashboard on the driver-side.

Task 

The instrument cluster displays the dynamic and static status of the vehicle.

It also controls:

• Input/output signals on CAN-B and CAN-C for the various operations, displays and warning messages
• Illumination of the multifunction display (A1p13) depending on:
  • the brightness buttons +/-
  • the rain/light sensor (B38/2)
  • the phototransistor
• Outputs to the multifunction display
• Displaying the time using an analog clock
  • Reading in the brightness buttons +/-
  • Reading in the reset button (R)

The acoustic warning and information signals are output by a speaker that generates the turn signal indicator clicking sound using a relay:

• Flashing "ON" (turn signal indicator clicking sound)
• Lights ON warning (gong)
• Parking brake warning (gong tone)
• Key reminder (gong tone)
• National vehicle speed warning (gong tone)
• Door warning (gong tone)
• Child safety lock (gong tone)
• Front passenger airbag shutoff by ACSR automatic child seat recognition (gong tone)
• Seat belt reminder warning (gong tone, audible beep)
• Engine oil level warning (gong tone)

• Configurations which can also be set while driving are with the exception of:
  • Switch daytime running lamps on/off
  • Engine oil level measurement
  • Key dependency
• The instrument cluster actuates the stepper motors of the following analog displays:
  • Tachometer (A1p5)
  • Electronic clock (A1p6) (analog display)
  • Electronic speedometer (A1p8)
  • Fuel supply and reserve indicator (A1p2)

Variants 

• Left-hand drive vehicle
• Right-hand drive vehicle
• Instrument cluster with segment display with Distronic (DTR) code 219
• Instrument cluster without segment display without Distronic (DTR) code 219

National versions 

• National version ECE, Canada, Rest of the World (km)
  • Single scale "km/h"
  • Speedometer ring with 26 sections
  • Segment ring for the speed control systems adapted to the km/h scale (with Distronic (DTR) code 219)
  • Gasoline engine/diesel
• National version for USA, UK (miles)
  • Single scale "miles"
  • Speedometer ring with 32 sections
  • Segment ring for speed control systems adapted to the miles scale
  • Gasoline engine/diesel