Purpose
The speedometer notifies the driver of the speed at which the vehicle is traveling.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the speedometer needle based on the vehicle speed signal from the PCM and displays the current vehicle speed.
Construction
An analog needle display speedometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.

Operation
The instrument cluster receives (1) the vehicle speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the vehicle speed signal and displays (2) the current vehicle speed.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Odometer/Tripmeter
TachometerScheduled Maintenance (U.S.A., Canada, and Puerto Rico)
Follow Schedule 1 if the vehicle is operated mainly where none of the following
conditions apply.
• Repeated short-distance driving
• Driving in dusty conditions
• Driving with extended use of brakes
• Driving in areas where salt or other corrosive
materials are used
• Driving on ...
Down Switch Inspection [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Continuity Inspection
NOTE:
The down switch is built into the selector lever component.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front console..
3. Disconnect the selector lever component connector.
4. Verify that the continuity between selector lever compone ...
Headlight Bulb Removal/Installation
Halogen Type
Headlight LO bulb
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Rotate the headlight LO bulb in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure to remove it in the direction of the arrow (2) shown in the figure.
CAUTION:
A halogen bu ...