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SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer is located directly in front of the steering column.
The speedometer hand indicates the vehicle speed in miles per hour
(MPH) on the outer scale and in kilometers per hour (km/h) on the
inner scale.
The odometer, located within the speedometer, records the miles
traveled up to 999,999.9 and stops, without returning to zero.
TACHOMETER
This gauge shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
FUEL GAUGE
The fuel gauge is located to the left of the instrument panel. The
gauge shows the approximate fuel level in the fuel tank(s).
To check the fuel level with the engine control switch in the “OFF”
position, press the “Miles check” switch.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) GAUGE
This gauge is located to the right of the instrument panel. If the engine
overheating warning light illuminates and the ECT gauge shows that an
overheat condition exists – as indicated by the pointer moving beyond
the white color line – immediate action by the driver is required. If an
o v e r h e a t c o n d i t i o n i s s h o w n , r e f e r t o “ E n g i n e C o o l i n g S y s t e m
Overheating” in Section 3. The ECT indicator will vary with air
temperature, vehicle load, grade of the road and other operating
conditions. The engine control switch must be on for accurate readings.
Prolonged driving or idling in very hot weather may cause the pointer to
move beyond the center of the ECT gauge. Make a practice of scanning
this and other gauges while driving, especially in hot weather and when
the vehicle is under heavy load.
CAUTION: If the ECT gauge shows an overheat condition or you
have any other reason to suspect the engine may be overheating,
continued operation of the engine (other than as explained in
Section 3) even for a short time may result in a fire and the risk of
personal injury and severe vehicle damage. Take immediate action
as outlined under “Engine Cooling System Overheating” in Section
3.
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