Voltmeter
Gage
When your engine is
not
running. but the ignition is
on
(in
the
RUN
position).
this gage shows
your
battery’s state
of
charge
in
DC
volts.
VOLTS
When
the
engine
is
running, the gage shows the
condition
of the. charging system. Readings between the
low
and high warning zones indicate the normal
operating range.
Readings
in
the low warning
mne
may
occur when
a
large number
of
electrical accessories are operating
in
the vehicle and the engine
is
left at an idle
for
an
extended period. This condition is normal since
the
charging system
is
not able
to
provide
full
power at
engine idle.
As
engine speeds are increased, this
condition should correct itself
as
higher engine
speeds
allow
the charging system
to
create maximum power.
You
can
only
drive
for
a
short time with
the
reading
in
either warning zone.
If
you
must drive, turn
off
all
unnecessary accessories.
Readings
in
either warning zone indicate
a
possible
problem
in
the electrical system. Have the vehicle
serviced
as
soon
as
possible.
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