A vehicle instrument is an instrument that measures some parameters in the vehicle, often found on its control panel or

dashboard A dashboard (also called dash, instrument panel or IP, or fascia) is a control panel (engineering), control panel set within the central console of a vehicle, boat, or cockpit of an aircraft or spacecraft. Usually located directly ahead of the ...

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Speedometer A speedometer or speed meter is a gauge (instrument), gauge that measures and displays the instantaneous speed of a vehicle. Now universally fitted to motor vehicles, they started to be available as options in the early 20th century, and as ...

Tachometer A tachometer (revolution-counter, tach, rev-counter, RPM gauge) is an instrument measuring the rotation speed of a axle, shaft or disk, as in a motor or other machine. The device usually displays the revolutions per minute (RPM) on a calibrat ...

Odometer An odometer or odograph is an instrument used for measuring the distance traveled by a vehicle, such as a bicycle or car. The device may be electronic, mechanical, or a combination of the two (electromechanical). The noun derives from ancient Gr ...

* Trip odometer * Oil pressure gauge * Coolant Temperature gauge * Battery/Charging system lamp * Low oil pressure lamp * Airbag lamp * Coolant overheat lamp * Hand-brake lamp * Door ajar lamp * High beam lamp * On-board diagnosis indicator/Check engine lamp * Fuel gauge * Low fuel lamp *Hand brake indicator *Turn light *Engine service indicator *Seat belt indicator

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