Console: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION
Overhead Console System
An overhead console unit is an available factory-installed option on this model. The overhead console unit features a garage door opener storage bin, a sunglasses storage bin, two reading and courtesy lamps and a compass mini-trip computer. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the features, use and operation of all of the overhead console components and systems.

Overhead Console

Overhead Console:

The overhead console for this model includes two front-mounted reading and courtesy lamps, a garage door opener storage bin, a sunglasses storage bin and a compass mini-trip computer.

The overhead console is secured with two snap clips at the rear and a single screw at the front to the overhead console mounting bracket. The front of the overhead console mounting bracket is secured to the roof header near the windshield with two screws, and the rear of the bracket is secured with double-faced tape to the inside surface of the roof panel. A single electrical connection joins the overhead console wire harness to the roof wire harness.

See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the use and operation of the various overhead console features.

Thermometer
The thermometer displays the outside ambient temperature in whole degrees. The temperature display can be changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius using the U.S./Metric push button, The displayed temperature is not an instant reading of conditions, but an average temperature. It may take the thermometer display several minutes to respond to a major temperature change, such as driving out of a heated garage into winter temperatures.

When the ignition switch is turned to the Off position, the last displayed temperature reading stays in the thermometer unit memory. When the ignition switch is turned to the On position again, the thermometer will display the memory temperature if the engine coolant temperature is above about 52° C (125° F). If the engine coolant temperature is below about 52° C (125° F), the thermometer will display the actual temperature sensed by the ambient temperature sensor. The thermometer temperature display update interval varies with the vehicle speed.

The thermometer function is supported by an ambient temperature sensor. The sensor is mounted outside the passenger compartment near the front and center of the vehicle, and is hard wired to the module. The ambient temperature sensor is available as a separate service item.

Sunglasses Storage Bin
A sunglasses storage bin is included in the overhead console. The storage bin is located near the center of the overhead console and is held in the closed position by a spring-loaded latch mechanism that is integral to the storage bin door. The interior of the bin is lined with a foam rubber padding material to protect the sunglasses from being scratched. A damper spring is snapped onto the pivot shaft of the sunglasses storage bin door. The damper spring engages two flats on the shaft and is anchored in a slot in the rear flange of the overhead console reading and courtesy lamp housing to provide a smooth opening action and an open detent position for the storage bin unit.

The sunglasses storage bin and door unit is available for service replacement. The bin and door unit includes the spring-loaded latch mechanism, the bin liner and the damper spring. If any of these components is damaged or faulty, the sunglasses storage bin and door unit must be replaced.

Operation
The sunglasses storage bin is opened by pressing the latch on the rear edge of the door towards the front of the vehicle, then pulling the bin downward to the open detent position. The spring-loaded latch mechanism on the sunglasses bin door will automatically engage when the bin is closed. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the use and operation of the sunglasses storage bin.