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Voltmeter
When your engine is not running, but the ignition is
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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