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Instrumentation, Message Center and Warning Chimes

Instrument Cluster (IC) Dealer Test Mode

To enter the Instrument Cluster (IC) dealer test mode, press and hold the select/reset button (base cluster) or the message center RESET button (message center cluster). Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position and continue to hold the select/reset or RESET button until the display indicates test, usually within 3 to 5 seconds. Press the select/reset or RESET button once to advance through each stage of the self-test.

To exit the IC (Instrument Cluster) dealer test mode, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

Instrument Cluster (IC) Dealer Test Mode

NOTE: The displays listed in the table below use xxx's to represent a numeric or alpha-numeric value. The value may display the same amount of characters represented by the xxx's or there may be more/less depending on the type of display. For example: Exxx.x (base cluster) or SPEEDOMETER xxx.x MPH (message center cluster) may display E45 or SPEEDOMETER 45 MPH. Note that there were 4 x's in the display description but only 2 digits in the actual display.