2-70Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
United States Canada
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is
working. During a majority of the operation, the gage
will read 210 F (100 C) or less. If you are pulling a
load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to
fluctuate and approach the 250 F (122 C) mark. If the
gage reaches the 260 F (125 C) mark, it indicates that
the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
The ªProblems on the Road,º section of this manual
shows what to do. See ªEngine Overheatingº in
the Index. Transmission Temperature Gage
United States Canada
When your ignition is on, the gage shows the
temperature of the transmission fluid. The normal
operating range is from 100 F (38 C) to about
265 F (130 C).
At approximately 265 F (130 C), the message center
will display a TRANS FLUID HOT message and the
transmission will enter a transmission protection mode.
When the transmission enters the protection mode, you
may notice a change in the transmission shifting
patterns. The transmission will return to normal shifting
patterns when the transmission fluid temperature falls
below 260 F (127 C).
