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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 109
Instrument Cluster Descriptions
1. Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in revolutions
per minute (RPM x 1000).
2. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine
coolant temperature. Any reading within
the normal range indicates that the
engine cooling system is operating satis
-
factorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a
higher temperature when driving in hot
weather, up mountain grades, or when
towing a trailer. It should not be allowed
to exceed the upper limits of the normal
operating range.
3. Instrument Cluster Display
The instrument cluster display features a
driver-interactive display. Refer to
“Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting
To Know Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
4. Fuel Gauge
The pointer shows the level of fuel in the
fuel tank when the ignition switch is in
the ON/RUN position.
The fuel pump symbol points
to the side of the vehicle where
the
fuel filler door is located.
Refer to “Refueling The Vehicle” in “Starting
And
Operating” for further information.
5. Speedometer
Indicates vehicle speed.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the engine with the
tachometer pointer in the red area. Engine
damage will occur.
WARNING!
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous.
You or others could be badly burned by steam
or boiling coolant. You may want to call an
authorized dealer for service if your vehicle
overheats.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system
could damage your vehicle. If the
temperature gauge reads “H” pull over and
stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air
conditioner turned off until the pointer drops
back into the normal range. If the pointer
remains on the “H”, turn the engine off
immediately and call an authorized dealer for
service.
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