Multi-Function Indicator: Description

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A multi-function indicator is standard equipment on all instrument clusters. The multi-function indicator is located near the lower edge of the instrument cluster, directly below the speedometer. The multi-function indicator consists of a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) unit and four push button-controlled switches that are soldered onto the instrument cluster electronic circuit board. The LCD is visible through a large rectangular cutout in the instrument cluster overlay, while the four switch push buttons extend through a black plastic switch bezel located on the cluster lens directly below the LCD. The four multi-function indicator push buttons allow the vehicle operator to configure and adjust several of the display features. The buttons are labeled from left to right: "mi" (miles) or "km" (kilometers), an icon depicting an analog clock face (clock), "-" (minus), and "+" (plus).

The multi-function indicator LCD displays both alpha-numeric characters and numerous icons to provide information to the vehicle operator. The indications of the multi-function indicator are not visible when the LCD is not illuminated. When illuminated the indications appear as dark characters and icons silhouetted against an amber field. When the exterior lighting is turned Off, the display is illuminated at maximum brightness. When the exterior lighting is turned On the display illumination level can be adjusted in concert with the cluster general illumination lighting using the "+" (plus) and "-" (minus) multi-function indicator push buttons. The multi-function indicator LCD unit and push button switches are serviced as a unit with the instrument cluster.