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
TachometerEngine Transaxle Integration Control [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Outline
The TCM controls engine output torque and reduces transaxle output shaft
torque fluctuation during auto shifting, and reduces shock occurring from the
vehicle during shifting.
Construction
Operation
During auto shifting, the TCM sends the torque reduction reque ...
Driving In Flooded Area
WARNING
Dry off brakes that have become wet by driving slowly, releasing the accelerator
pedal and lightly applying the brakes several times until the brake performance
returns to normal:
Driving with wet brakes is dangerous. Increased stopping distance or the vehicle
pulling to one side whe ...
Rear Brake (Disc)
Purpose/Function
Large diameter, solid-disc type front brakes with a 303 mm {11.9 in} diameter
and 10 mm {0.39 in} thickness have been adopted, improving braking force and
fade resistance.
Construction
Operation
When brake fluid is applied, the piston equipped on one s ...