Ford Falcon (FG) 2010, Manual

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Instrumentation
Speedometer
The analogue speedometer Indicates
the current road speed in kilometres per
hour (km/h).
Note:
A digital speedometer is also
available in the Multifunction Display
(MFD) in the centre of the Instrument
Panel Cluster. See “Multifunction Display
(MFD)” section.
Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in thousands
of revolutions per minute (rpm x 1000).
For optimum engine durability, operate
the engine below 4,000 rpm.
Temperature gauge
Indicates the temperature of the engine.
At normal operating temperature, the
indicator remains within the normal area.
If it enters the red section or if the engine
temperature warning light illuminates,
switch off the engine as soon as safe
to do so and have the source of the
issue determined. Refer to the Driving
Hints section for details on the ‘Fail Safe
Cooling’ feature.
WARNING
Never remove the coolant
reservoir cap when the engine
is hot. Allow the engine to cool before
removing the cap.
Fuel gauge
Indicates the fuel tank contents when
the ignition is on.