100 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL P REMIUM I NSTRUMENT C LUSTER D ESCRIPTIONS — G ASOLINE 4. Temperature Gauge CAUTION! The pointer shows engine coolant tempera ture. The pointer positioned within the normal range indicates that the engine cooling system is operating satisfactorily. Driving with a hot engine cooling system could damage your vehicle. If the temperature gauge reads “H,” pull over and stop the vehicle. Idle the vehicle with the air conditioner turned off until the pointer drops back into the normal range. If the pointer remains on the “H,” turn the engine off immediately and call an authorized dealer for service. 1.
Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM x 1000). 2. Instrument Cluster Display The pointer will likely indicate a higher temperature when driving in hot weather, up mountain grades, or when towing a trailer. It should not be allowed to exceed the upper limits of the normal operating range. When the appropriate conditions exist, this display shows the instrument cluster display messages Ъ page104. The display always shows one of the main menu items after ignition on. WARNING! 5. Fuel Gauge The pointer shows the level of fuel in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the ON/RUN position. 3. Speedometer Indicates vehicle speed.
A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealer for service if your vehicle overheats Ъ page389. The fuel pump symbol points to the side of the vehicle where the fuel door is located.