Purpose/Function
The gear position indicator illuminates while under manual shift control and displays the gear number while driving.
Construction
The gear position indicator is built into the instrument cluster.
Operation
The TCM sends a gear position indicator illumination/flash request signal to the instrument cluster based on the signal from the M position switch, the up switch and the down switch via the CAN.
If the shift down operation is inhibited during manual shift control, the TCM flashes the gear position indicator 2 times. As a result, the driver is notified that the shift down operation has been canceled.
If the ATF temperature is 132 °C {270 °F} or more while in manual shift control, the TCM turns the gear position indicator off and switches to automatic shift control to reduce the transaxle load. When the ATF temperature is 122 °C {252 °F} or less for a specified time, manual shift control is enabled and the gear position indicator is re-illuminated.
Lights On Indicator Light
Purpose
Notifies the user that the TNS or the headlights (LO) are on.
Function
Illuminates when the illumination conditions for the TNS, headlights (LO),
or parking lights are met.
When the instrument cluster receives the TNS malfunction signal sent via
CAN communic ...
Discharge Headlight Control Module
Purpose
Converts DC voltage from the battery to AC voltage and outputs the stabilized
voltage to the discharge headlight.
Function
The discharge headlight control module controls the voltage from the battery
to illuminate the discharge headlight.
The discharge headl ...
Column Cover Removal/Installation
1. Pull down the steering wheel.
2. Press the shaded area shown in the figure using your thumb, and lift the upper
column cover in the direction of arrow (1).
3. Pull the upper column cover in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it
while detaching pins A, tabs B and guides C.
4. ...