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GF54.30-P-0002PP Instrument Cluster (IC) Function




GF54.30-P-0002PP Instrument Cluster (IC) Function
- - MODELS 203.0 /2 /7 up to 23.4.04

Shows model 203.0/2






H Information symbol for faults
I Speed limiter
P Phototransistor
A1 Instrument cluster
A1e1 Left turn signal indicator lamp
A1e2 Right turn signal indicator lamp
A1e3 High beam indicator lamp
A1e4 Fuel reserve indicator lamp
A1e7 Brake fluid and parking brake warning lamp
A1e9 Seat belt warning lamp
A1e15 Airbag indicator and warning lamp
A1e16 Preglow indicator lamp
A1e17 ABS indicator lamp
A1e33 LIM (variable speed limiter) function indicator lamp
A1e41 ESP warning lamp
A1e58 Engine diagnosis indicator lamp
A1e59 DTR warning lamp
A1e60 DTR function indicator lamp
A1p2 Fuel level and reserve indicator
A1p4 Outside temperature indicator
A1p5 Tachometer
A1p6 Electronic clock
A1p8 Electronic speedometer
A1p12 Gear indicator
A1p13 Multifunction display
A1r1 Instrument illumination rheostat
A1s3 Trip odometer reset button

The instrument cluster (A1) has the following functions:
- to provide information on important operating conditions of the vehicle
- to provide a warning in the event of critical operating conditions
- As a display unit for various systems
- As computer and display for the "Active Service System" (ASSYST)
- As a trip computer for the driver

For this purpose the instrument cluster (A1) has a multifunction display (A1p13), various display instruments, warning lamps and indicator lamps and an acoustic sensor.
In addition various signals are converted in the instrument cluster (A1) and passed on to the Controller Area Network bus Class C (engine compartment) (CAN-C) and/or the Controller Area Network bus class B (interior) (CAN-B).
All the necessary information from various control units reaches the instrument cluster (A1) via the CAN-C or CAN-B.
For this reason only a few lines are required to connect with the remaining vehicle components. The instrument cluster (A1) therefore only has one connector.
The instrument cluster (A1) has a microprocessor to process the incoming data. The program and necessary data are stored in an electronic memory chip.
Operation takes place via the right multifunction steering wheel button group (S111), left multifunction steering wheel button group (S110) and via the trip odometer reset button (A1s3) on the instrument cluster (A1).
After the instrument cluster (A1) is exchanged the code ID must be entered using STAR DIAGNOSIS. The codings and kilometer reading are then transmitted automatically from a vehicle control unit to the new instrument cluster via the Controller Area Network (data bus/CAN bus) (CAN)(A1).