Control Panels

The left-hand control panel (see Fig., Item 1) contains a face vent and four switches arranged in a vertical line. In the standard cab, the four switches usually consist of the headlight, panel light increase/decrease, and the cruise control on/off and set/resume switches.

The instrument cluster is located directly behind the steering wheel. The mode/reset button, located on the right side of the instrument cluster, allows the driver to scroll through a number of options on the driver display screen.

The right-hand control panel (see Fig., Item 3) usually contains the transmission push-button shift selector (vehicles with an automatic transmission) and the trailer brake valve. On vehicles with a manual transmission, a variety of switches are installed here. If there is a dash-mounted air intake restriction indicator, it is often mounted on the right-hand panel.

The radio panel contains the radio controls and two face vents on either side of the radio.

The auxiliary dash panel (see Fig., Item 5), located below the radio panel, contains the parking brake control and trailer air supply valves, the cigarette lighter (push the knob in to heat the element; the knob will pop out when the element is hot), and a variety of switch options. The auxiliary panel may also contain an antenna connection and positive (+) and negative (–) power connections for a citizen's band (CB) radio.

The climate control panel is located below the auxiliary dash panel, between the cupholders.

The optional overhead instrument panel (see Fig. ) holds the CB radio, a microphone clip, any switches that can not be accommodated on the lower control panels, sun visors, and an optional dome/reading light assembly.