Principles of Operation: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When installing a new instrument cluster, it is necessary to upload the module configuration to the diagnostic tool. Following installation of the instrument cluster, download the module configuration from the diagnostic tool into the new instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK . The following items are configurable:
- Fuel tank size
- Number of engine cylinders
- Vehicle type (4x2 or 4x4)
- Beltminder status
The instrument cluster carries out a display prove-out to verify that all warning/indicator lamps and monitored systems are functioning correctly. When the ignition switch is cycled to the ON position with the engine off, the following indicators illuminate:
- Air bag warning indicator (6 second prove-out)
- Safety belt warning indicator (illuminated for 65 seconds if safety belt is unbuckled, turns off when safety belt is buckled)
- Anti-theft indicator
- Speed control indicator
- 4x4 HIGH indicator
- 4x4 LOW indicator
- Charge system warning indicator
- Check fuel cap warning indicator
- Low fuel level warning indicator (3 second prove-out)
- Low oil pressure warning indicator (illuminated until engine is started)
- Check engine/malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- ABS warning indicator (3 second prove-out)
- BRAKE warning indicator (3 second prove-out)
- Door ajar warning indicator
- O/D OFF indicator