Displays Test
Certain instrument panel cluster (IPC) features are tested when the
ignition is turned on in order to verify the features are working properly.
The following occurs at key up:
| • | The ABS indicator illuminates briefly. |
| • | The BRAKE indicator illuminates. |
| • | The charge indicator illuminates. |
| • | The fasten safety belt indicator illuminates. |
| • | The LOW COOLANT indicator illuminates. |
| • | The LOW FUEL indicator illuminates. |
| • | The LOW OIL LEVEL indicator illuminates. |
| • | The oil pressure indicator illuminates. |
| • | The SECURITY indicator illuminates. |
| • | The SERVICE ENGINE SOON indicator (MIL) illuminates briefly. |
| • | The SRS AIR BAG indicator flashes 7 times. |
| • | The TEMP indicator illuminates. |
Indicators and Warning Messages
Refer to
Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
The IPC displays the engine coolant temperature as determined by the
engine coolant temperature sensor (discrete input) indicating engine coolant
temperature. The engine coolant temperature gage defaults to 160°F
(75°C) or below if there is a malfunction in the engine coolant temperature
sensor circuit.
Fuel Gage
The IPC displays the fuel level as determined by the PCM. The IPC receives
a discrete input from the PCM indicating the fuel level percent. The fuel
gage defaults to empty if the PCM detects a malfunction in the fuel level
sensor circuit.
When the fuel level is less than a pre-determined value, the low fuel
indicator illuminates.
Odometer
The IPC contains a season odometer and a trip odometer. Press the trip
reset switch in order to reset the trip odometer. The IPC displays the
vehicle mileage and trip mileage as determined by the IPC. The IPC
calculates the mileage based on the vehicle speed signal circuit from
the PCM.
PRNDL Display
The IPC displays the selected gear position as determined by the PCM.
The IPC receives a discrete input from the PCM indicating the gear position.
Speedometer
The IPC displays the vehicle speed based on the information from the
PCM. The PCM converts the data from the vehicle speed sensor to a 4000
pulses/mile signal. The IPC uses the vehicle speed signal circuit (4000
pulses/mile) from the PCM in order to calculate the vehicle speed. The
speedometer defaults to 0 mph (0 km/h) if a malfunction
in the vehicle speed signal circuit (4000 pulses/mile) exists.
Tachometer
The IPC displays the engine speed based on information from the PCM.
The PCM converts the data from the engine speed sensor to a 2 pulses/engine
revolution signal. The IPC uses the engine speed signal circuit (2
pulses/engine revolution) from the PCM in order to calculate the engine
speed. The tachometer defaults to 0 rpm if a malfunction in
the engine speed signal circuit (2 pulses/engine revolution) exists.
