Sprinter 2500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2002)
Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Description and Operation
General Information
The Instrument Cluster has easy-to-read instruments, is capable of CAN bus communication and provides a diagnostic function. The Instrument Cluster
with analog speedometer, tachometer, fuel and coolant temperature gauges comes in two versions.
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Speedometer with outer miles-per-hour (mph) scale and inner kilometers-per-hour (km/h) scale. Coolant temperature is indicated in Fahrenheit
(for US).
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Speedometer with outer kilometers-per-hour (km/h) scale and inner miles-per-hours (mph) scale. Coolant temperature is indicated in degrees
Celsius (for Canada).
Below the speedometer, there is a LCD multifunction indicator in clear view of the driver. Warning and indicator lights (based on colored light emitting
diodes) are located in the bottom of the instrument cluster with the exception of the turn signal indicator lights, ASR warning light and reserve fuel
warning light. The warning lights for the seat belt usage and parking brake/brake fluid level are located in the line above the bottom line. The indicator
that illuminates up when the parking brake is applied or the brake fluid level is low is different for U.S. and Canada.
When the key is turned to the 2nd position in the ignition, the function of the following indicator lights is checked automatically: High Beam ON,
Preheating, airbag malfunction. In case of a broken LED of the airbag malfunction light, the seat belt usage warning light will flash for 6 seconds after
the function check is finished. The Instrument Cluster is operated with the help of 4 buttons located below the multifunction indicator. The backlighting
for the instrument cluster uses yellow LED's and can be adjusted electronically to daylight and darkness.
The instrument cluster includes a warning buzzer, which sounds (in addition to a warning light in some cases) when:
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The headlights are on with the ignition off and the door opened.
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The driver's seat belt is not fastened with the ignition on.
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The key is in the ignition and the door is open.
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Critical ASSYST information is displayed in the multifunction indicator.
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
The instrument cluster for this model is an ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) that is located above the steering column opening in the
instrument panel, directly in front of the driver. The remainder of the EMIC, including the mounts and the electrical connections, are concealed within
the instrument panel behind the cluster bezel and beneath the instrument panel top cover for the cluster. The instrument cluster includes analog gauges,
meters, indicators, and acoustic signal transmitters.
The EMIC module also incorporates a multi-function indicator that consists of a digital Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) unit for displaying odometer/trip
odometer information, an electronic digital clock, engine oil level information, automatic transmission gear selector position (PRNDL), and certain
diagnostic information. The multi-function indicator also has four push button switches, which provide the vehicle operator with an interface to adjust
certain inputs to the instrument cluster and to select from multiple display options. If the vehicle is equipped with the appropriate options, the
multi-function indicator also provides an outside ambient temperature indicator display and an Active Service SYStem (ASSYST) engine oil
maintenance indicator to display engine oil level and maintenance reminders.
