Description & Operation

WARNING: Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article. DO NOT apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.

The analog instrument panel cluster consists of speedometer/odometer, engine coolant temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, tachometer and voltmeter. Instrument cluster warning indicators include: seat belt, air bag, SERVICE ENGINE SOON, low oil, brake, ABS, check gauges, security, high beam, oil change, hatch ajar and turn signal indicators. Instrument cluster may also be equipped with warning indicators for: low coolant (5.7L), ASR (Camaro 5.7L), TCS OFF (Firebird 5.7L), reduced engine power (3.8L), LOW TRAC (ASR or TCS) and SKIP SHIFT (5.7L M/T). Power is supplied to appropriate indicator lights and gauges by a flexible printed circuit attached to the back of instrument cluster case.