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The 'red line zone' section of the
tachometer represent the revolutions
above the safe operating speed of the
engine.
The maximum rpm display may vary
dependant on the drive mode selected.
If the engine approaches or goes above
the maximum safe engine speed, the
gauge line and all speed digits will
illuminate red.
Cold Engine Speed
Maximum engine speed is graduated
up to a maximum of 6,000 rpm during
engine warm up until normal running
temperature has been reached, the
revised maximum rpm value display in
the red line zone during engine warm
up is shown.
CAUTION: The use of wide throttle
openings and/or high rpm before
normal running temperature has
been reached should be avoided to
reduce possible damage and wear.
CAUTION: Do not run the engine
continuously at its maximum
speed. The engine is not protected
from over speeding caused by
inaccurate or premature gear
down changing, which could cause
engine failure not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
DISPLAYS, WARNINGS AND GAUGES
Performance Gear Shift Lighting
This feature allows the driver to see
the optimum upshift gear change
points to ensure that the engine and
transmission provide the maximum
acceleration possible in every gear as
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well as warning the driver if the engine
speed becomes too high.
NOTE: For automatic transmission
models, this option is only available
with manual mode selected.
For information on the gear shift
indicator for improved fuel economy,
see page 69.
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