odometer Lexus GS300 2002 Gauges, Meters And Service Reminder Indicators

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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
Gauges, meters and service reminder
indicators
Fuel gauge38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine coolant temperature gauge39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Odometer and trip meter40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument panel light control50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
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TACHOMETER
13G006d
The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of
rpm (revolutions per minute). Use it while driving to
prevent engine over±revving.
Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive
engine wear and poor fuel economy. Remember, in most
cases the slower the engine speed, the greater the fuel
economy.
NOTICE
Do not let the indicator needle get into the red zone. This
may cause severe engine damage.
ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
13G004
This meter displays the odometer and two trip meters. To
change the mode indication, push the ºODO/TRIPº
button.
The odometer records the total distance the vehicle has
been driven. The twin trip meter records two different
distances independently.
For example, you can use one meter to calculate the fuel
economy and the other to measure the distance on each trip.
To change the trip meter indication from one trip to the
other, push the ºODO/TRIPº button. To set the A trip meter
to zero, display the A meter reading, then push the
ºRESETº button. The same applies for the B trip meter.
The data of trip meters will be cancelled if the electrical power
source is disconnected.