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Initiate the instrument cluster self-test

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  1. Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Save the headlights from excessive use: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • This procedure involves turning on and off the headlights repeatedly, which which can reduce the HID headlights' mean lifetime before failure. As a precursor, consider removing the 15A left & right low headlight fuses from the under-hood fuse box, positions 1 and 6. (Refer to your Owners Manual for instructions, or an iFixit guide.)

    • Be sure to reinstall the low beam headlight fuses before driving the vehicle.

  2. Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Starting the self test inputs: step 2, image 1 of 3 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Starting the self test inputs: step 2, image 2 of 3 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Starting the self test inputs: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock. Leave it in the 0 or I position.

    • Push and hold the Sel/Reset knob (on the instrument panel by the fuel gauge), or the Sel/reset button on the right hand of the steering wheel below the Multi-Information Display Info button.

  3. Initiate the instrument cluster self-test: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the headlights ON.

  4. Initiate the instrument cluster self-test: step 4, image 1 of 2 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON (position II).

    • Some of the instrument lights will come on. If you aren't wearing your seatbelt, the seatbelt warning chime will sound.

  5. Initiate the instrument cluster self-test: step 5, image 1 of 3 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test: step 5, image 2 of 3 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Within five seconds, and still holding in the Sel/Reset button, turn the headlights OFF, then ON, then OFF again.

  6. Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Final inputs, and here comes the show: step 6, image 1 of 3 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Final inputs, and here comes the show: step 6, image 2 of 3 Initiate the instrument cluster self-test, Final inputs, and here comes the show: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Within 5 seconds, release the Sel/reset button.

    • Push and release the Sel/reset button button 3 times repeatedly.

    • The instrument cluster begins its self-test.

    • Each successive press of the Sel/reset button initiates a new cycling of all the gauges.

    • To end, turn the ignition switch to OFF, or vehicle speed exceeds 1.5 mph.

    • If you removed the 15A headlight fuses from the under-hood fuse box in step 1, reinstall them before driving.

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