Seat IBIZA Owner's Manual page 55

Rev counter
The rev. counter displays the engine speed in revolutions per
minute.
The start of the red zone on the dial
maximum engine speed which may be used briefly when the engine is warm
and after it has been run in properly. However, it is advisable to change up a
gear or move the selector lever to D (or lift your foot off the accelerator) before
the needle reaches the red zone.
Caution
The rev counter needle must never enter the red zone on the scale. Risk of
engine damage.
For the sake of the environment
Changing up a gear early will help you to save fuel and minimise engine
noise.
Safety First
⇒ page 52, fig. 32 A
indicates the
4
Operating instructions
Engine coolant temperature display
This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature.
A
Needle in cold zone
A
Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loads
A
Needle in normal zone
B
In normal driving conditions, the needle should be in the middle section of
the scale. The temperature may also rise when the engine is working hard,
especially at high outside temperatures. This is no cause for concern, as long
A
as the warning lamp does not light up on the instrument panel.
C
A
Needle in warning zone
C
⇒ page 60, fig. 40
The warning lamp*
heard if the needle is in the warning zone. Stop the car and switch off the
engine. Check the coolant level ⇒ page 176 ⇒
Even if the coolant level is correct do not continue driving. You should obtain
technical assistance.
Tips and Maintenance
Cockpit

Fig. 33 Engine coolant
temperature
⇒ fig.
33.
A
will light up and a buzzer will be
2
.
Technical Data
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