Instrument Panels: Description

Some vehicles are equipped with an Auto-Check system that monitors the condition of various vehicle systems. When a fault occurs in one of these systems, a symbol is displayed in the Auto-Check display window between the tachometer and speedometer. Radio and tape player information is also displayed in this window. Indicator lights in the instrument cluster are of two types: those that are part of the Auto-Check system and those that are not.

Some vehicles are equipped with an on-board computer that records trip information (fuel consumption, etc.). When requested, this information is displayed in the on-board computer display window in the center of the instrument cluster. The function control switches (rocker switch and RESET button) for the on-board computer are on the right side of the steering column, on the end of the windshield wiper control lever.