Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
The pointer moves from C (Cold) into the
normal band as your vehicle warms up. Under
most driving conditions, the pointer should stay
in the normal band. If you are driving in heavy
traffic or uphill in hot weather, the pointer may
reach to the top of the normal band.
Under any circumstances, if the pointer moves
past the upper limit of the normal band, the
engine is overheating and may result in engine
damage.
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