Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Description and Operation

Instrument Panel

The instrument panel assembly houses the instrument cluster, passenger air bag module, glove compartment, message center/headlamp leveling switch, luggage compartment lid/fuel flap release switch, in-vehicle temperature sensor, ignition switch, driver stowage box, remote climate control module (vehicles fitted with telematics), instrument panel lower trim panel, instrument panel finish panel and air distribution registers, all of which can be removed without removing the instrument panel. The instrument panel wiring harness is attached to the instrument panel to assist in easy removal and installation of the instrument panel. The instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle to gain access to the heater and evaporator unit and the wiring harness.

Floor Console
The floor console is located between the front seats and consists of the ashtray, cigar lighter and armrest. The optional telephone is incorporated within the floor console if the vehicle is equipped with satellite navigation. Alternatively the center section of the floor console forms a deep stowage box with a secondary cupholder. In both cases the floor console utilizes a rear hinged lid which is padded to form a central arm rest. Situated in the rear of the floor console are further air distribution registers, cigar lighter, 12 volt power point and rear heated seat switch.

Roof Console
The roof console is located between the sun visors and, depending upon the vehicle options, consists of the front overhead courtesy light, two reading/map lights, remote convenience buttons, sun glasses holder, intrusion sensors, front parking aid disable switch and rear sunblind switch.

Instrument Panel console
The instrument panel console is located in the center of the instrument panel. The instrument panel console consists of:
- the climate control assembly (vehicles without telematics).
- the touch-screen telematics control module (vehicles fitted with telematics). This takes place of the climate control assembly.
- the occupancy sensor.
- the audio system.
- the multi-switch pack consisting of, depending upon the vehicle options, heated seat switches, single point door locking switch, hazard warning switch and valet switch.