Voltmeter
Gage
When your engine
is
not
running, but the ignition is
on (in
RUN),
this gage
shows your battery’s state of
charge in
DC
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 zone 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.
Shift Light
You have the shift light
if
you
have a manual
transmission. This light
comes on very briefly as
a
bulb check when you start
the engine.
Shifting
when
the indicator light
is
on will help you get
the best fuel economy. See “Shift Light”
in
the Index.
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