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The control panel is fitted behind the steering wheel; its position guarantees maximum visibility/legibility of the information for the driver in all vehicle usage conditions (day/night) without reflections, distortions or double images. The panel includes 4 gauges which have stepping motors. The control panel display is available in the version with multifunction display, COMFORT type. This version allows the display of the functions offered by the Bluetooth system. See E3570 INTEGRATED RADIO PHONE A single instrument console contains:
A buzzer inside the instrument can produce signals of different intensities to perform the following functions:
The instrument panel is a CAN node through which information is exchanged with the Body Computer and with the other electronic units. Speedometer: its function allows the vehicle speed to be displayed on the instrument panel. This information is obtained from the braking system control unit thorough the Body Computer. Engine rpm: this function involves the display on the instrument panel of the engine rotation speed by means of the data sent through the CAN network from the engine management control unit. Milometer: this function involves the display and storing of the total and trip mileage: mileage information is processed by the Body Computer by means of a counter that is sent to the instrument panel through the CAN network; the trip counter forms part of the Trip Computer and can be reset using the special TRIP button on the right steering column stalk lever. See E4080 Engine water temperature: this function involves the display of the engine water temperature in the instrument panel and the overheating warning light switching on by means of messages sent through the CAN network from the engine management control unit. Fuel level: the Body Computer receives the signal from the sensor integrated in the pump assembly inside the fuel tank and processes it to guarantee suitable filtering/damping for the instrument panel indicator, also managing the reserve warning light. The instrument panel also has various warning lights. Brake pad wear status: this function involves the dedicated warning light switching on: the Body Computer detects the brake pad wear status when braking (signal from the brake pedal) in a prolonged manner (occasional signals are ignored). Handbrake applied: the Body Computer acquires the handbrake status from a special switch and informs the instrument panel of activation through the CAN network. The function turns on the "low brake fluid level" warning light in the instrument panel. A buzzer is also activated if this signal is associated with the exceeding of a set speed threshold. Insufficient brake fluid: this function involves the insufficient brake fluid level warning light in the instrument panel coming on; the signal sent by the Body Computer through the CAN network. Other warning lights involve transverse operation in relation to the different problems that may be found on the vehicle. The general fault signal summarises the faults detected by a set of systems and components, such as:
The signalling of the "exterior lights failure" is managed by the Body Computer; it contains a check function that controls the operation of the exterior lights, in particular, lighting up the appropriate warning light if a problem is detected with the lights or their connection:
Together with the activation of the warning lights, there are several messages (subdivided by priority) which allow the specific identification of the fault. The use of the various settings in the SET UP menu for the instrument panel takes place through the "MODE", "+" and "-" buttons in the left control panel. For example, settings relating to the following can be adjusted:
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