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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant
temperature. If the gage pointer moves
to the "H" (red) side, your engine is
too hot! It means that your engine
coolant has overheated and you should
stop your vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon
as possible.
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU
BADLY!
In "Problems on the Road,
"
this
manual shows what to do. See "Engine
Overheating'' in the Index.
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Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when
you turn on the ignition, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show you it
is working. Then it should go out when
the engine starts. If it stays on, or
comes on while you are driving, you
may
have a
problem with the electrical
charging system. It could indicate that
you have a loose generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have
it
checked right away. Driving while this
light is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the light
on, be certain to turn off
all your accessories, such as
the
radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light)
A
computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. The light should come on when
the ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show you
it
is
working. If
it
does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away. If it stays on,
or 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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