Kenworth has added enhanced multiplex instrumentation, Driver Information Center and modern dash styling to its medium-duty models

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"The multiplex instrumentation increases performance and reliability," said Jason Skoog, Kenworth director of marketing planning and research. "The Kenworth Driver Information Center is a cost-effective technology tool to help enhance fuel economy performance and reduce operating costs. The new dash offers updated modern, clean styling and improved functionality."

The multiplex instrumentation system was first made available on Kenworth's heavy-duty vehicles. It can be ordered on all Kenworth T170, T270 and T370 models with 2010 engines.

The multiplex instrumentation system features wiring behind the dash color-coded and numbered for easier servicing, and critical connections maintained with positive locking connectors. The system is supported by the Kenworth Electronic Service Analyst, a computer-based diagnostics tool.

A more visually appealing and ergonomic dash includes a new speedometer and tachometer cluster with large, two-inch diameter gauges with chrome bezels, an engine hour meter, odometer, trip odometer, and outside temperature gauge. A diesel particulate filter status indicator lamp, high exhaust system temperature warning lamp, and seatbelt reminder light are included. LED back-lighting is used in the face plate and pointers, and the dash rocker switches contain LED indicator lights.

The Kenworth Driver Information Center provides instant trip access information for miles per gallon, engine and idle hours, idle percentage and optimum rpm range. A "sweet spot indicator" offers visual cues when the optimum rpm is reached, while a bar graph displays current mpg against trip average mpg.

The standard medium-duty dash panels are a high quality, gray cross-weave, vinyl with silver and black accents. The door trim insert and louver trim remain black. Dash panels can also be ordered with a Trust Walnut colored woodgrain on the main dash panels as well as on the door trim insert and louver trim.

More info: www.kenworth.com