Message Display Center
The following information describes a typical instrument panel manufactured by Ametek. See Fig. for a typical instrument gauge panel, and see Fig. for the Ametek warning lamps. See General Description for detailed warning lamp descriptions.
Note: These instrument panels are shown with a standard U.S. speedometer, which shows miles per hour (mph) more prominently than kilometers per hour (km/h).
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Gauge
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Primary Air Pressure Gauge
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Fuel Gauge
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Tachometer
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Speedometer
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Secondary Air Pressure Gauge
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Coolant Temperature Gauge
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Toggle Button, Right
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Toggle Button, Down
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Message Display Center
Fig. 1, Typical Instrument Panel Front-Engine, EPA10 and Newer Engines
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Maintenance Warning
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Left-Turn Indicator
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High Exhaust System Temperature (HEST) Lamp
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Check Engine Warning
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Stop Engine Warning
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
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Air Brake Warning
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Engine Brake Indicator
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Hydraulic Brake System Warning
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Wait to Start Indicator
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Automatic Traction Control Indicator
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ABS Warning
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Shift Inhibit Indicator
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Transmission Warning
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Stop Transmission (hybrid only)
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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Lamp
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Right-Turn Indicator
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Fasten Seat Belt Warning
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Headlight High-Beam Indicator
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Parking Brake On Warning
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Cruise Control Indicator
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Low Oil Pressure Warning
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Fog Lamp Indicator
Fig. 2, Ametek Warning Lamps Front-Engine, EPA10 and Newer Engines
The message display is a graphical, backlit, liquid crystal display (LCD) that relays information to the vehicle operator. The messages displayed include:
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Odometer
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Trip Odometer 1/Trip Odometer 2
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Chassis Battery Voltage
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Instantaneous Fuel Rate
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Average Fuel Rate
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Gear Attained Status
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Transmission Temperature
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Hour Meter
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Boost Pressure
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Engine Oil Pressure
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Coolant Temperature
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Fuel Level
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Percent Engine Load
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Engine RPM
During normal operation, the LCD displays the odometer value and chassis battery voltage on the top line, and driver selected parameters, such as the trip odometer and fuel rate, on the second and third lines.