INSTRUMENT PANEL - Description

1.1, 1.2 8v

Description

The instrument panel displays the car's operating parameters, and informs the driver of possible faults to the on-board electronic systems.

The main functions carried out by the instrument panel may be listed below:

• electronic speedometer
• electronic rev counter
• fuel level (with low fuel level warning light)
• coolant temperature (with overheating warning light)
• various visual indications (faults, devices switched on, etc.)

The instrument panel comprises an LCD display for displaying the following information:

• date
• trip computer data (processed by the instrument panel);
• set-up menu with relevant messages for settings/adjustments;
• messages on activation of functions / service / fault / warning;
• total mileage counter (the trip meter is a function of the trip computer);
• clock;
• outside temperature;
• headlamp alignment corrector reading;
• planned maintenance.

The planned maintenance function which signals the need to have the vehicle serviced when the distance or time parameters are approaching the recommended interval for the type of engine and type of use.

The instrument panel is lit up by using high-performance LEDs, and is activated when it receives the side lights on signal. No other illumination control logic is active on the panel, while the background of the odometer display is automatically lit when the ignition is switched on.

The instrument panel control unit switches the warning lights on or off via the commands taken directly from the sensors or components connected to the control unit via the CAN network.

If a fault arises, the warning lights come on in accordance with the envisaged logics; some warning lights come on even when the ignition is on for a period not over four seconds, to indicate the check status of the systems connected to them.

The instrument panel also has some intelligent warning lights which are used for the Air Bag fault warning light.

The direct battery supply and ignition-dependent supply is provided by the engine compartment junction unit and the junction unit under the dashboard See E1010 SUPPLY.

1.2 8v, 1.3 JTD 16v

Description

The instrument panel displays the car's operating parameters, and informs the driver of possible faults to the on-board electronic systems.

The main functions carried out by the instrument panel may be listed below:

• electronic speedometer
• electronic rev counter
• fuel level (with low fuel level warning light)
• coolant temperature (with overheating warning light)
• various visual indications (faults, devices switched on, etc.)

The instrument panel comprises an LCD display for displaying the following information:

• date
• trip computer data (processed by the instrument panel);
• set-up menu with relevant messages for settings/adjustments;
• messages on activation of functions / service / fault / warning;
• total mileage counter (the trip meter is a function of the trip computer);
• clock;
• outside temperature;
• headlamp alignment corrector reading;
• planned maintenance.

The planned maintenance function which signals the need to have the vehicle serviced when the distance or time parameters are approaching the recommended interval for the type of engine and type of use.

The instrument panel is lit up by using high-performance LEDs, and is activated when it receives the side lights on signal. No other illumination control logic is active on the panel, while the background of the odometer display is automatically lit when the ignition is switched on.

The instrument panel control unit switches the warning lights on or off via the commands taken directly from the sensors or components connected to the control unit via the CAN network.

If a fault arises, the warning lights come on in accordance with the envisaged logics; some warning lights come on even when the ignition is on for a period not over four seconds, to indicate the check status of the systems connected to them.

The instrument panel also has some intelligent warning lights which are used for the Air Bag system failure warning light and for signalling an engine system failure.

The direct battery supply and ignition-dependent supply is provided by the engine compartment junction unit and the junction unit under the dashboard See E1010 SUPPLY.