The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning or acceleration due
to fuel movement in the tank.
B Low fuel warning light
The low fuel warning light comes on when the tank is nearly empty
(about 2.3 U.S. gal., 9.0 liters, 1.9 Imp. gal.). It only operates when the
ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
NOTE
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the CHECK ENGINE warning
light may come on. Refer to the "CHECK ENGINE Warning Light/
Malfunction Indicator Lamp" section in this chapter.
J Temperature gauge
CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the
vehicle as soon as possible.
See "In case of emergency" in this manual.
Normal
operating
range
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the
ignition switch is in the "ON" position.
The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temper-
ature and driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the tempera-
Instruments and controls
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