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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4) Check Engine Light
When the Check Engine Light is on while the engine is
running, then the ECU has detected conditions that
indicate the engine is not operating correctly.
If the Check Engine Light turns on then the vehicle should
be immediately removed from service to be inspected by
a qualified technician.
The Check Engine Light should be on when the ignition
switch is ON but the engine has not yet been started. If
the light does not come on then the vehicle should be
immediately removed from service to be inspected by a
qualified technician.
5) Coolant Temperature
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 the left
to the right side of the gauge
as your engine coolant warms
up.
Once the engine is warmed up, the typical normal coolant
temperature range is 180 to 210 degrees (F).
Under normal driving conditions, the pointer should stay
in the NORMAL range. It is acceptable for the pointer to
fluctuate within the NORMAL band under normal driving
conditions, and under certain driving conditions such as,
heavy stop and go traffic, driving up hills in hot weather,
or towing hevy loads for the pointer to indicate at the top
of the NORMAL band.
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above
the NORMAL range, the engine is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
• The engine ECU will reduce power if the temperature
exceeds 220 degrees.
• The engine ECU will shut the engine down if the
temperature exceeds 230 degrees.
If your engine coolant overheats:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
2. Turn off the engine.
3. Let the engine cool. DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS
COOL.
4. Check the coolant level following the instructions
on checking and adding coolant to your engine.
• If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
6) Battery Volt Meter
This gauge shows you the
battery voltage when the ignition
key is in the ON position.
Typical battery voltage when
engine is running should be
between 13 and 15.5 volts. The
battery voltage could exceed
14.5 volts if operated during cold
weather or drop below 13 volts if
there is a heavy demand due to accessories being used
or a moderate demand and the engine is at idle.
If the voltage remains below 13 volts when the engine is
running and there is a light load or, if the voltage exceeds
15 volts then the battery charging system should be
inspected.
7) Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge displays
approximately how much fuel
is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. Do not
refuel any vehicle while the
engine is running.
The fuel gauge indicator may
vary slightly when the vehicle
is in motion. The most accurate reading is obtained with
the vehicle on level ground.
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may
drift from the ignition switch ON position.
The fuel gauge is not available on LPG fuel systems.
refer to the gauge mounted on your LPG fuel tank.
8) Hour Meter
The hour meterrecords the
number of hours the vehicle
has been in operation.
9) Horn Switch
The horn switch is locatedon the dash panel to the right
of the steering column. Push the switch to sound the horn.
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