Tachometer
Indicates the engine speed in
revolutions per minute.
Engine coolant temperature
gauge
Indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant. At normal
operating temperature, the needle
remains within the normal zone. If
it enters the red section, the
engine is overheating. Switch off
the engine and allow it to cool.
Refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantandWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
Fuel gauge
For information on the capacity of
the fuel tank, refer to the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel is in
the fuel tank only when the
ignition is ON. For proper fuel
gauge indication after adding fuel,
turn the ignition switch OFF while
refueling the vehicle.
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine overheats, the engine
will automatically switch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the
engine.
When this occurs, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will
move into the red area and the
light illuminates.
The service engine soon light will
illuminate, indicating that vehicle
service is required.
The vehicle will still operate, but
will have limited engine power and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.
As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid
level at least twice a year.
1. Start the engine.
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