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Description & Operation

CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting battery.

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) provides digital displays for speedometer and odometer. Bar graph displays are used for engine coolant temperature and fuel display. See Fig 1. Electronically operated indicators are used for warning lights, turn signals, headlight high beams and shift indicator display. Driver Information Center (DIC) provides information on various engine functions, including vehicle system diagnostics. For information of analog instrument cluster, see INSTRUMENT PANEL - ANALOG article.

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Cluster ID (Eighty Eight)
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