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Voltmeter
You can read battery voltage on your
voltmeter. If it reads less than 1 I volts or
more than 16 volts while your engine is
running, and
it
stays there, you may have
a problem with the electrical charging
system. Have
it
checked right away.
Driving with the voltmeter reading in a
warning zone could drain your battery.
If you idle your engine for a while, the
voltmeter reading might move into the
yellow zone. If the reading stays in the
yellow zone while you are driving, you
may have a problem with the electrical
charging system. Have
it
checked. While
the voltmeter reads in the yellow zone,
your battery may
not
be able
to
power
certain electrical accessories, like ABS.
(If this happens, your ABS INOP light
will come on, See "Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light" in this part.)
It' you must drive
a short distance with the
voltmeter reading in a warning zone. turn
off all your accessories, including your
comfort control and audio systems.
Malfunction Ind-kator Lamp
(Service Engine Soon Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. This light should come on when
the ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show you
il
is
working. If
it
does not come
on
at all,
have
it
fixed right away. I f
it
stays on, or
it
comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have a
problem. You should take your vehicle in
for service soon.
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