Voltmeter; Tachometer; Odometer, Two Trip Meters And Meter Light Control Display - Toyota LAND CRUISER Owner's Manual

Voltmeter

Normal
range
The voltmeter tells whether the battery
is charged or discharged. Check it
while the engine is running—the needle
should always indicate as shown above.
If the needle reads below or above the
normal range while the engine is running,
it indicates the charging system needs im-
mediate repair.
However, it is normal for the needle to
drop below the normal range during en-
gine starting.

Tachometer

The tachometer indicates engine speed The tachometer indicates engine speed The tachometer indicates engine speed
in thousands of rpm (revolutions per in thousands of rpm (revolutions per in thousands of rpm (revolutions per
minute). Use it while driving to select minute). Use it while driving to select minute). Use it while driving to select minute). Use it while driving to select minute). Use it while driving to select
correct shift points and to prevent en- correct shift points and to prevent en- correct shift points and to prevent en- correct shift points and to prevent en- correct shift points and to prevent en-
gine lugging and over−revving. gine lugging and over gine lugging and over
Driving with the engine running too fast Driving with the engine running too fast Driving with the engine running too fast Driving with the engine running too fast Driving with the engine running too fast
causes excessive engine wear and poor causes excessive engine wear and poor causes excessive engine wear and poor
fuel economy. Remember, in most cases fuel economy. Remember, in most cases fuel economy. Remember, in most cases
the slower the engine speed, the greater the slower the engine speed, the greater the slower the engine speed, the greater
the fuel economy. the fuel economy. the fuel economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get
into the red zone. This may cause
severe engine damage.
Odometer, two trip meters
and meter light control
display
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