Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Instrument Cluster Digital Displays

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DIGITAL DISPLAYS





There are five electronic digital displays that show cumulative odometer, trip odometer, time, outside ambient air temperature, and, if equipped, automatic transmission range or gear.

Speedometer

The two digital displays integrated in the speedometer will display the odometer reading, and the trip odometer. The trip odometer (1) can be reset at anytime. The odometer (1) display also shows the distance remaining to the next regular maintenance service as calculated by the FSS. Pressing the control dial to the left (3) of the speedometer resets the trip odometer. One press is used if the ignition switch is in the "RUN" position, two presses with the ignition switch in other positions or with the key removed. The trip and cumulative odometer displays are also used to indicate engine oil level.

Tachometer





The two digital displays integrated in the tachometer will display the transmission range selection, and the current time. The transmission display shows P, R, N or D under normal driving conditions. The clock will display in 12 hour increments. The control dial located between the tachometer and the speedometer resets the digital clock.

Engine Coolant Temperature/Fuel Level Gauge





The one digital display integrated in the Coolant Temperature/Fuel Level Gauge will display the outside air temperature. The outside ambient air temperature digital display adapts to outside ambient air temperature in steps depending on the following driving conditions; stop and go traffic, constant speed driving, and the level of temperature change. During idling or slow driving, the temperature reading may be affected by road or engine heat because the sensor is located in the lower portion of the front fascia. The outside ambient air temperature sensor is not a scientific weather tool for calculating the exact outside temperature. The outside ambient air temperature sensor does not take into account the relative humidity or the current wind chill. Therefore, there may be a difference in temperature readings and actual current outside temperatures.