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6-3 6-3
CAUTION CAUTION
The term “overspeed condition” is used when The term “overspeed condition” is used when
engine speed (RPM) exceeds the engine speed (RPM) exceeds the maximum safe maximum safe
limit. This can occur when the engine is driven limit. This can occur when the engine is driven
by the wheels during downhill driving or down- by the wheels during downhill driving or down-
shifting. shifting.
Persistent engine overspeed can cause an Persistent engine overspeed can cause an
engine breakdown. engine breakdown.
This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine
coolant. coolant.
With the engine operating normally, the needle With the engine operating normally, the needle
should be in the center of the scale. should be in the center of the scale.
If the If the needle en needle en ters ters the red the red zone zone , the , the engine is engine is
overheated. overheated. The The coolant coolant temperature temperature warning warning
illuminates at this time. Pull off the road as soon as illuminates at this time. Pull off the road as soon as
it is safe to do it is safe to do so. Use the engine idle control to so. Use the engine idle control to run run
the engine at a speed slightly higher than normal the engine at a speed slightly higher than normal
idle. If the vehicle has air conditioning, turn it off. idle. If the vehicle has air conditioning, turn it off.
When the gauge needle comes down to near the When the gauge needle comes down to near the
center of the scale, shut down the engine and per- center of the scale, shut down the engine and per-
form the checks and corrective actions described form the checks and corrective actions described
under “If the engine overheats” on this reference under “If the engine overheats” on this reference
p p a a g g e e : : P. 12-7 P. 12-7
CAUTION CAUTION
If the engine overheats, do not shut down the If the engine overheats, do not shut down the
engine right away. Let it run at a speed slightly engine right away. Let it run at a speed slightly
above normal idle and allow the engine to cool. above normal idle and allow the engine to cool.
If the engine is shut down immediately after If the engine is shut down immediately after
stopping, the coolant temperature will rise stopping, the coolant temperature will rise
quickly and may cause the engine to quickly and may cause the engine to seize. seize.
Coolant temperature gauge Coolant temperature gauge
Z12503 Z12503
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