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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
switch is turned to the On position again, the ther-
mometer will display the memory temperature if the
engine coolant temperature is above about 52° C
(125° F). If the engine coolant temperature is below
about 52° C (125° F), the thermometer will display
the actual temperature sensed by the ambient tem-
perature sensor. The thermometer temperature dis-
play update interval varies with the vehicle speed.
The thermometer function is supported by an
ambient temperature sensor. The sensor is mounted
outside the passenger compartment near the front
and center of the vehicle, and is hard wired to the
module. The ambient temperature sensor is available
as a separate service item.
OPERATION
The compass mini-trip computer only operates with
the ignition switch in the On position. When the igni-
tion switch is turned to the On position, all of the
segments in the compass mini-trip computer VFD
will be turned off for one second, then the display
will return to the last function being displayed before
the ignition was turned to the Off position. With the
ignition switch in the On position, momentarily
depressing and releasing the Step push button switch
will cause the compass-mini-trip computer to change
its mode of operation, and momentarily depressing
and releasing the U.S./Metric push button will cause
the unit to toggle between U.S. and Metric measure-
ments.
This compass mini-trip computer features several
functions that can be reset. If both the Step and U.S./
Metric push buttons are depressed at the same time
for more than one second with the ignition switch in
the On position, the trip computer information that
can be reset is reset. However, the reset will only
occur if the function currently displayed is a function
that can be reset. The functions that can be reset
are: TRIP ODO, AVG ECO, and ET.
For more information on the features and control
functions of the compass mini-trip computer, see the
owner's manual in the vehicle glove box.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE READING AND
COURTESY LAMP
DESCRIPTION
The overhead console in this vehicle is equipped
with two individual reading and courtesy lamps. The
lamp lenses are the only visible components of these
lamps. The reading and courtesy lamp lenses are
mounted in the overhead console housing between
the compass mini-trip computer display and the sun-
glasses storage bin. Each lamp has its own switch,
bulb, and lens; but both lamps share a common lamp
housing within the overhead console.
OVERHEAD CONSOLE SYSTEMS
The overhead console reading and courtesy lamps
operate on battery current that is provided at all
times, regardless of the ignition switch position. The
ground feed for the lamps is switched through the
integral reading and courtesy lamp switches or
through the door jamb switches. Each lamp is
designed and aimed to provide illumination that will
be directed only to that side of the vehicle on which
the lamp is located.
The reading and courtesy lamp lenses, bulbs and
the lamp housing are available for service replace-
ment. The reading and courtesy lamp switches, bulb
holders and wiring are only available as part of the
overhead console wire harness. If either of the lamp
switches or bulb holders is faulty or damaged, the
entire overhead console wire harness assembly must
be replaced.
For service of the reading and courtesy lamp bulbs,
refer to Overhead Console Reading Lamp Bulbs
in the Removal and Installation section of Group 8L -
Lamps. For diagnosis of the reading and courtesy
lamps, refer to Lamp Diagnosis in the Diagnosis
and Testing section of Group 8L - Lamps. For com-
plete circuit diagrams, refer to Overhead Console
in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
OPERATION
All reading and courtesy lamps located in the over-
head console are activated by the door jamb switches.
When all of the doors are closed, these lamps can be
individually activated by depressing the correspond-
ing lens. When any door is open, depressing the lamp
lenses to activate the lamp switches will not turn the
lamps off.
See the owner's manual in the vehicle glove box for
more information on the use and operation of the
overhead console reading and courtesy lamps.
GARAGE DOOR OPENER STORAGE BIN
DESCRIPTION
A compartment near the rear of the overhead con-
sole is designed to hold most garage door opener
remote control transmitters. The door for the garage
door opener compartment features a spring-loaded
latch mechanism and has a small depression with
tactile ribs just forward of the latch. The transmitter
is mounted within the compartment with an adhe-
sive-backed hook and loop fastener patch and, when
the compartment is closed, the depressed area of the
compartment door is pressed upward to actuate the
transmitter.
A transmitter mounting kit including the adhesive-
backed hook and loop fastener material and addi-
tional adapter pegs is available for service. The
garage door opener storage bin door is also available
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