The dashboard allows the driver to monitor the main operating parameters of the car, read the readings of various sensors, indicators and instruments.

Over the past few years, dashboards have changed from analog to digital instruments, and the instrument cluster backlight has changed to make it easier to read information and increase overall information content.

The functions of the instrument lighting bulbs

PHILIPS brand Bulb, instrument lightingThe main purpose of the backlight bulbs in the dashboard of a car is a comfortable display of the main sensors, which allow the driver, regardless of the degree of illumination in the cabin, to receive reliable information about the main characteristics of the working units and systems of the car during operation. Depending on the location in the wiring diagram, the backlight lamps perform the following role:

1. Message about a sharp drop in pressure in the engine lubrication system.
2. Decrease below the maximum permissible level of fuel in the fuel tank.
3. Displays the initiation of ignition of the cornering lights.
4. Illumination of dimensions.
5. The inclusion of a high beam.
6. Emergency condition of the brake system.
7. Connection of "emergency signals".
8. Battery discharge display.
9. Engaging the hand brake.
10. Awareness of the state of the power unit.
11. Opening the air supply system.