General Information

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CAUTION:

When disconnecting and connecting the battery, always perform the work procedure as described in the Service Information. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING . Failure to follow the sequence can trigger the battery cut-off relay and damage the electrical equipment.

NOTE:

Instrument cluster component functions can be checked On Board Diagnostic (OBD) program function "Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM)".

Additional information:

Refer to Self Study Programs

Refer to Owner's Manual.

Refer to GENERAL INFORMATION

The following components are integrated in the instrument cluster:

Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
Fuel Level Sensor -G-
Fuel Level Sensor 2 -G169-
Speedometer -G21-
Tachometer -G5-
Trip odometer reset switch
Speaker in instrument cluster
Indicator lamp. Refer to WARNING LAMP SYMBOLS IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

All warning and indicator lamps are equipped with Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) which cannot be serviced or replaced separately. In the event of malfunctions, the entire instrument cluster must be replaced. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REPLACING .

Malfunction Recognition and Malfunction Indicator

The instrument cluster is equipped with On Board Diagnostic (OBD) capabilities which assists with troubleshooting.

The"Guided Fault Finding" function is to be used for troubleshooting of one of the systems described as in article "Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System". Refer to VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC TESTER .