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9. Anti-Lock Light
This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake
System described elsewhere in this
manual. The light will turn on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON posi-
tion and may stay on for as long as four seconds.
If the ABS light remains on or turns on while
driving, it indicates that the Anti-Lock portion of
the brake system is not functioning and that
service is required. However, the conventional
brake system will continue to operate normally if
the BRAKE warning light is not on.
If the ABS light is on, the brake system should be
serviced as soon as possible to restore the ben-
efits of Anti-Lock brakes. If the ABS light does not
turn on when the Ignition switch is turned to the
ON position, have the light inspected by an au-
thorized dealer.
10. Tachometer
The red segments indicate the maximum permis-
sible engine revolutions-per-minute (r.p.m. x 1000)
for each gear range. Before reaching the red area,
ease up on the accelerator.
11. Voltage Light
This light monitors the electrical system
voltage. The light should turn on momen-
tarily as the engine is started. If the light
stays on or turns on while driving, it indicates a
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problem with the charging system. Immediate
service should be obtained.
12. Seat Belt Reminder Light
The light will turn on when the ignition
switch is turned to the ON position as a
reminder to "buckle up". The light will
remain on until the driver's seat belt is
buckled.
13. Engine Temperature Warning Light
This light warns of an overheated engine
condition. If the engine is critically hot, a
continuous chime will sound for 4 min-
utes. After the chime turns off, the engine
will still be critically hot until the light turns off.
14. Temperature Gauge
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant
temperature. Any reading within the normal range
indicates that the engine cooling system is oper-
ating satisfactorily.
The gauge pointer will likely indicate a higher
temperature when driving in hot weather, up
mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It
should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits
of the normal operating range.
If the pointer rises to the "H" (hot mark) on a
vehicle equipped with a gasoline engine, pull
over and stop the vehicle. Do not turn the engine
off. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioning turned
off, until the pointer drops back into the normal
range.
CAUTION!
Driving with a hot engine cooling system could
damage your vehicle. If temperature gauge
reads (H), pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the
vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until
the pointer drops back into the normal range. If
the pointer remains on the "H", and you hear
continuous chimes, turn the engine off immedi-
ately, and call for service.
If the coolant temperature of a vehicle equipped
with a diesel engine approaches the "H" (hot
mark) a warning chime will sound to alert the
driver. The air conditioning system will turn off
automatically and Power loss will occur until the
engine temperature returns to the normal range.
If the overheating condition persists a continuous
chime will sound to alert the driver. Reduce the
vehicle speed and or stop the vehicle while allow-
ing the engine to idle and cool the engine.
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