Introduction

INTRODUCTION
The instrument panel is designed to house the controls and monitors for standard and optional powertrains, climate control systems, audio systems, lighting systems, safety systems and many other comfort or convenience items. It is also designed so that all of the controls and monitors can be safely reached and viewed by the vehicle operator, while still allowing relative ease of access to these items for service.

Complete service information coverage for all of the systems and components housed in the instrument panel would not be practical. It would result in a great deal of duplication and make this too large for the information to be easily accessed and used. Therefore, the information found has been limited as follows:
- General Information - Covers non-electrical components and features of the instrument panel that are not related to other systems.
- Description and Operation - Covers gauges and their sending units, warning lamps and their switches, and instrument panel illumination lamps.
- Diagnosis and Testing - Covers gauges and their inputs, warning lamps and their inputs, and instrument panel illumination lamps.
- Replacement - Covers all components installed on or in the instrument panel that require removal for diagnosis or service of any other instrument panel components covered.