Instruments and Controls

Fig. 1.2.1. General view of the instrument panel and manual controls,
(elements shown here are not fitted on all models) where:
1 - driver's personal light; 2 - electric switch for the sunroof control; 3 - outside rear view mirror adjustment knob; 4 - outside rear view mirror; 5 - electric switch for the windshield control; 6 - gear shift lever; 7 - parking brake lever; 8 - gear selector gate; 9 - steering column release lever; 10 - instrument panel lighting control; 11 - hood release lever; 12 - front fog light switch; 13 - side ventilation grille; 14 - side window defroster; 15 - headlight and turn signal switch; 16 - instrument panel; 17 - rearview mirror with anti-glare position.

Fig. 1.2.2. General view of the instrument panel and manual controls,
(elements shown here are not fitted on all models) where: 1 - driver's personal light; 2 - wiper and washer control lever; 3 - ignition switch; 4 - rear fog light switch; 5 - center ventilation grilles; 6 - rear window defroster switch; 7 - hazard warning switch; 8 - clock; 9 - side window defroster; 10 - side ventilation grille; 11 - glove box; 12 - radio; 13 - heating/air conditioning control panel; 14 - cigarette lighter; 15 - ashtray; 16 - power window control switch; 17 - rear door lock switch; 18 - outside mirror control switch; 19 - outside rear view mirror.

Fig. 1.2.3. General view of the instrument panel (with tachometer)
where: 1 - speedometer; 2 - turn signal indicator lamps; 3 - rear fog light indicator lamp; 4 - washer fluid low level indicator lamp; 5 - charging system indicator lamp or ignition indicator lamp; 6 - engine oil low level indicator lamp; 7 - anti-lock braking system indicator lamp; 8 - engine coolant temperature gauge; 9 - hazard warning indicator lamp; 10 - door ajar indicator lamp; 11 - low engine oil pressure indicator lamp; 12 - parking brake indicator lamp; 13 - battery charging indicator lamp; 14 - brake system indicator lamp; 15 - low fuel level indicator lamp; 16 - power socket switch indicator lamp; 17 - fuel level gauge; 18 - trip odometer reset button; 19 - odometer in kilometers; 20 - trip odometer; 21 - fuel economy meter; 22 - overdrive cut-off indicator lamp; 23 - tachometer; 24 - high beam indicator lamp.

Fig. 1.2.3. General view of the instrument panel (without tachometer)
where: 1 - speedometer; 2 - turn signal indicator lamps; 3 - rear fog light indicator lamp; 4 - hazard warning indicator lamp; 5 - engine coolant temperature gauge; 6 - anti-lock braking system (ABS) warning lamp; 7 - engine control system warning lamp or ignition indicator lamp; 8 - low washer fluid level warning lamp; 9 - overdrive off indicator lamp; 10 - switch cartridge indicator lamp; 11 - trip meter reset button; 12 - odometer in kilometers; 13 - trip odometer; 14 - battery charging warning lamp; 15 - low engine oil pressure warning lamp; 16 - brake system warning lamp; 17 - parking brake indicator lamp; 18 - door open warning lamp; 19 - low fuel warning lamp; 20 - fuel gauge; 21 - economy meter; 22 - high beam indicator lamp.
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