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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