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Tachometer
Engine speed information.
The Tachometer measures the engine
speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The rpm detail is also available as a
viewable screen in the instrumentation
cluster as a virtual gauge. The tachometer
is a useful gauge when attempting to drive
efficiently. It will let you match driving
speed and gear selection to the operating
range of your engine. If the engine speed
gets too high, you can select a higher gear
to lower the rpm's. If the engine speed
drops too low, you can select a lower gear
to raise the rpm's. To avoid engine
damage, do not let the pointer exceed
maximum governed speed. (See your
Engine Operation and Maintenance
Manual for rpm recommendations.)
Engine - Coolant
Temperature
The water temperature gauge shows the
temperature of the engine coolant.
Under normal operating conditions the
water temperature gauge should register
between 165° and 205°F (74° and 90°C).
Under certain conditions, somewhat higher
temperatures may be acceptable. But the
maximum allowable temperature is 210°F
(99°C), except for certain special engines.
Check your engine manual to be sure.
See Also
Engine is Overheating on page 31
Engine is Overheating on page 31
Fuel Level
The Fuel gauge indicates the total
(approximate) amount of fuel in the fuel
tank.
In addition to indicating empty and full, the
gauge(s) also indicate the fuel level in
graduated increments. When the fuel level
for the tank is below 1/4 full, a red warning
light in the gauge will come on.
WARNING!
Do not carry additional fuel containers in
your vehicle. Fuel containers, either full or
empty, may leak, explode, and cause or
feed a fire. Do not carry extra fuel contain-
ers. Even empty ones are dangerous. Fail-
ure to comply may result in death or person-
al injury.
CONTROLS - Tachometer
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