Purpose
The tachometer notifies the driver of the engine speed.
Function
The instrument cluster controls the tachometer needle based on the engine speed signal from the PCM and displays the engine speed per minute.
Construction
An analog needle display tachometer with a stepping motor mechanism has been adopted.

Operation
The instrument cluster receives (1) the engine speed signal from the PCM when the ignition is switched ON (engine on).
The instrument cluster moves the needle based on the engine speed signal and displays (2) the current engine speed.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Speedometer
Trip Computer Information SystemElectric Variable Valve Timing Motor/Driver Removal/Installation
WARNING:
A hot engine can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until it
is cool before servicing.
CAUTION:
Applying excessive force (force of 100 N {10.2 kgf, 22.5 lbf} or more) to
the electric variable valve timing motor/driver may cause a malfunction. When
...
Hazard Warning Switch Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the decoration panel..
3. While pressing the hazard warning switch tab in the direction of the arrow
(1) shown in the figure, press the hazard warning switch in the direction of the
arrow (2) shown in the figure to detach the hazard warnin ...
Hydraulic Lash Adjuster (Hla) Inspection
HLA Troubleshooting
Item
Occurrence
Possible cause
Action
1
After replacing oil, sound occurs when starting engine
Oil shortage in oil passage
Maintain the engine speed between 2,000 ...