On the road 4-1
4On the road
Instruments
None of the instruments will show
correct indications until the ignition is
switched ON (position ‘II’).
Speedometer (A)
Speed indication is in either:
• miles per hour, the outer figures, and
kilometres per hour or,
• kilometres per hour, the outer figures,
and miles per hour or,
• kilometres per hour only.
Tachometer (B)
The tachometer indicates engine speed in
revolutions per minute and is calibrated
in increments of 250 extending to
8000 rev/min.
Caution: Do not allow the needle to
enter the red sector.
Odometer (C)
Records the total distance covered by the
vehicle.
The odometer reading is displayed below
the speedometer, along with the trip
distance since it was last reset. To reset
the trip distance, press the mode button
on the end of the left column stalk switch.
The trip distance will roll-over at
999.9 kilometres.
If the vehicle has a message centre then
the odometer is displayed in the message
centre unless a message has priority or a
trip computer function has been selected.
The trip distance will roll-over at
16093.4 kilometres.
Fuel level gauge (D)
Indicates the amount of fuel in the tank.
The red warning light illuminates as a low
fuel reminder.
The small arrow, shown beside the fuel
pump symbol, identifies on which side of
the vehicle the filler cap is located.