Nissan 2010 Altima Automobile User Manual


 
TACHOMETER
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into
the red zone
1
.
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red zone may cause serious engine
damage.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE
The gaugeindicates the enginecoolant tempera-
ture. Theengine coolanttemperature iswithin the
normal range
1
when the gauge needle points
within the zone shown in the illustration.
The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.
CAUTION
If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency”section for immediate
action required.
LIC1058 LIC1059
Instruments and controls 2-5