2003 Nissan altama 3.5

Question

how to check instrument lights my check engine light is not on what could be wrong where can I find the answer is there a bulb in the cluster or what wire could it be I bought the car in fl in I don't know if they cut the wire or the boulb is just blowned . what color would the wire be an when I start the car turn it on no engine light comes on all other lightd do HELP PLEASE.