A gauge or dial has multiple displays for indicating various vehicle
operating conditions. Pointers indicate a range of measured values on
some of the displays. A fixed hub covers ends of the pointers where they
connect with their drive shafts and extend through the dial. The hub has
a display screen with a graphic or symbol imprinted on it. A conduit
directly under the hub on an opposite side of the dial extends to a
printed circuit board. A light emitting diode is mounted on the printed
circuit board within the conduit. Light from the diode is reflected
through the conduit to backlight the symbol on the display screen.
Switching on and off of the diode is controlled in response to sensing or
measurement of a vehicle condition or vehicle component operation, such
as a turn signal.