Multi-Function Indicator: Operation

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The multi-function indicator has several display capabilities including odometer, trip odometer, clock, engine oil level data, gear selector indicator (PRNDL), certain diagnostic information and, on vehicles so equipped, an optional Active Service System (ASSYST) engine oil maintenance indicator and an optional outside ambient temperature indicator. The multi-function indicator is completely controlled by the instrument cluster logic circuit, and that logic will allow this indication to be viewed whenever the multi-function indicator Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is activated. Therefore, the indicator remains functional regardless of the ignition switch position. With the ignition switch in the Off or Accessory positions and the key removed from the ignition lock cylinder, the display is activated when the park lamps are turned On or, for about thirty seconds after any one of the multi-function indicator switch push buttons is depressed. Otherwise, the display unit is active for about thirty seconds after the key is inserted into the ignition lock cylinder, and inactive about thirty seconds after the key is removed from the ignition lock cylinder.

The multi-function indicator "mi" (miles) or "km"(kilometers) switch push button is used to control the odometer/trip odometer display modes. The multi-function indicator clock switch push button is used to control the clock/outside temperature display modes. The multi-function indicator "+" (plus) and "-" (minus) switch push buttons are used to adjust the cluster general illumination dimming level, the clock, and other cluster settings. See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for more information on the features, use, operation and setting procedures for the various standard and optional multi-function indicator displays.

Proper testing of the multi-function indicator LCD unit, the CAN data bus and the electronic data bus message inputs to the instrument cluster that control some of the multi-function indicator functions requires the use of a diagnostic scan tool. Refer to BODY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES . Additional details for the odometer/trip odometer, the clock, the gear selector indicator, the ambient temperature indicator and the ASSYST warning and reminder functions of the multi-function indicator may be found elsewhere in this service information.