For an overview of the instruments of the instru-
ments and controls, see “Instrument and control
layout” in the “0. Illustrated table of contents” sec-
tion.
SPEEDOMETER
The speedometer indicates the vehicle speed (km/h
or MPH (where fitted)).
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (r/min).Do not rev the engine
into the red zone
j1.
CAUTION
When the engine speed approaches the red zone,
shift to a higher gear. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine damage.
A.Low fuel warning light
FUEL GAUGE
The gauge needle is designed to move to the empty
level positionj0 when the ignition switch is turned
to the “OFF” position.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turn-
ing, acceleration, or going up or down hill.
The
csymbol indicates that the fuel filler lid is
located on the right side of the vehicle.NOTE
•The low fuel warning lightjA comes on when
the fuel tank level is getting low.
•Refuel as soon as it is convenient, preferably
before the gauge reaches the empty level.
There should be a small reserve of fuel in the
tank when the fuel gauge reaches the empty
level position.
•A buzzer sounds three times when the low
fuel warning lightjA comes on for the first
time.
CAUTION
Refill the fuel tank before the gauge registers
empty.
NIC1476
NIC1477
NIC1478
METERS AND GAUGES
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