Voltmeter
Gage
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VOLTS
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.
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.
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