Controls, Instruments And Indicators - Triumph Spitfire MK3 Handbook

CONTROLS, INSTRUMENTS AND INDICATORS

The controls, instruments and indicators shown on Figs. 2 to 8 and described in the following pages are positioned within easy reach of
the driver to afford maximum ease of operation and minimum distraction. The bracketed figures in the text cross-refer with the key on pages
6 and 7
Fuel Gauge (1)
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate contents of the fuel
tank. When the ignition is switched on, the needle moves slowly
across its scale taking up to one minute to reach a steady reading,
which it will maintain, regardless of vehicle movement, until the
fuel level is lowered or the ignition is switched off.
Lighting Switch (2)
Pull to first position to operate the driving lamps; pull to second
position to illuminate the instruments. Refer to 8 below
Tachometer (3)
The tachometer indicates the engine speed in revolutions per
minute and is calibrated in divisions of 500 extending to 6,500. The
speed range within the coloured segment is subject to the
Recommended Speed Limits mentioned on page 27.
Direction Indicator Monitor (4)
The green monitor light glows intermittently when the ignition
is switched on and the direction indicator control is operated.
Should the light fail to operate when the control is operated, a
broken filament is indicated in the front or rear flasher bulbs
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at the side corresponding to non-operation of the monitor or a
broken filament in the monitor lamp.
Speedometer (5)
Additional to indicating the road speed of the vehicle in miles
and kilometres per hour, the instrument shown on Fig. 3 combines
the indicators and warning devices (22 to 26, see Fig. 7).
Ignition/Starter Switch (6)