STARTING AND OPERATING
2-17
go out and
remain
out.
If
the light remains on when engine
is
funning,
have your Authorized Pontiac Dealer locate and correct the trouble as
soon as possible.
COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT
The red light will go when the ignition key
is
in the
"RUN"
position, but
before the engine
is
started. After the engine starts, the light should go
out and remain out.
If
the light comes on while the engine
is
running, see
"Engine Coolant" in Section
3.
VOLTMETER
The voltmeter has the advantage of.
providing a warning
of
impending battery
problems.
If the meter reads below
II
volts or above
16
volts continuously, it indicates charging
system problems requiring immediate
attention.
It
is
normal for the meter to read
between
11
and
13
volts during periods
of
.
--
extended idle
or
just
after starting.
OIL PRESSURE GAGE
Under normal engine operating conditions,
the oil pressure should be
20 to
60
psi.
Should the pressure fall below this range
(other than
at
idle)
immediately turn
the
engine off and investigate the cause.
Engine oil pressure should not fall below
4
psi, even
at
idle.
NOTICE: Pressures are always higher
when the oil
is
cold.
TEMPERATURE GAGE
This gage indicates the temperature
of
the coolant which under normal
engine operation should be approximately
205°F (95°C) or above.
If
the
gage should indicate hot, over
250
0
P (115°C), take immediate action to
ease difficulty and find cause as outlined under
Water
Temperature
Light.
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