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Fuel Gauge
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The fuel gauge
[IS14600( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how
much fuel is in the fuel tank only when the
ignition switch is ON. For proper fuel gauge
indication after adding fuel, turn the ignition
switch OFF while refueling the vehicle.
[IS14700( ALL)12/95]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when
the vehicle is in motion. The most accurate
reading is obtained with the vehicle on level
ground.
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With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge
indicator may drift from the ignition switch ON
position.
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When you turn the ignition key to the ON or
ACC position, all the display segments will light
up, then go off for a second indicating the gauge
is working. Then the gauge will show you how
much fuel you have in the tank.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[IS15800( ALL)02/96]
This gauge indicates the temperature of the
engine coolant, not the coolant level. If the
coolant is not at its proper level or mixture, the
gauge indication will not be accurate.
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4. Check the coolant level following the
instructions on checking and adding coolant
to your engine, seeEngine Coolantin the
Index. If you do not follow these
instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[IS16900( ALL)03/96]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the
coolant system serviced.
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Speedometer
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The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving.
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Odometer
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The odometer tells you the total number of miles
(kilometers) your vehicle has been driven.
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Trip Odometer
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[IS20500( ALL)04/96]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9
miles (kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply
set the trip odometer to zero by pressing the
reset control firmly when beginning the distance
you wish to measure.
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Since the trip odometer displays distance
independent of the odometer it will not always
advance to the next mile (kilometer) at the same
time as the odometer.
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Battery Voltage Gauge
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This gauge shows you the battery voltage when
the ignition key is in the ON position.
[IS21605( GV)05/96]
If the battery is operating under cold weather
conditions, the pointer may indicate in the upper
range of the normal band while the battery is
charging. If you are running electrical accessories
with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or
the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may
move toward the lower end of the normal band.
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4. If the level is low, add oil as necessary
before you start the engine again. Do not
overfill. Do not operate the engine if the
pointer in the oil pressure gauge is below
the normal band, regardless of the oil level.
Contact your nearest dealer for further
service actions.
[IS23000(M GV)04/96]
For more information about adding oil, see
Engine Oil Recommendationsin the Index.
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The Electronic Cluster
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[IS25104( GV)03/96]
The electronic cluster works only when your
ignition is in the ON position. Each time you
start your vehicle, the displays go through a
self-test by flashing on and off once before the
actual readings are displayed. (Neither the turn
signals nor the high beam indicator light will
flash like the other indicators do for the
self-test.) Some of the warning lights will flash
on and remain on (will not immediately flash
off) until the normal cluster display is lit. This
self-test is used to indicate that all of the
warning/indicator lights are working properly.
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Your electronic cluster tells you about the
condition of your vehicle by using two types of
equipment:
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warning lights and gauges
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message center
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Fuel Gauge
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The fuel gauge
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The fuel gauge tells you approximately how
many gallons/liters of fuel you have in the tank.
[IS25174( GV)03/96]
When your tank reaches 1/8 or approximately 2
gallons (8 liters), a flashing fuel pump will
appear.
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Turn the ignition switch off while fueling to
obtain an accurate fuel gauge indication.
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NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
immediately show the new level of
fuel. If less than 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters)
of fuel is added, the gauge will reach
the new level slowly.
[IS25177( GV)03/96]
If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars
and the bottom two bars, or, if fuel remaining or
distance to empty functions display CO or CS,
then there is a problem. Take your vehicle in for
service.
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30 % [IS25178( GV)03/96]FUEL REMAIN Ð Fuel Remaining for the
Electronic Cluster
[IS25179( GV)03/96]
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[IS25180( GV)03/96]
This function shows you how many gallons
(liters) of fuel you have left in the fuel tank.
[IS25181( GV)03/96]
If your fuel level is above 20 gallons (76 liters),
the letter ªFº (full) will appear on the display.
But if your fuel level has dropped to below 1
gallon (4 liters), the letter ªEº (empty) will
appear in the display.
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[IS25182( GV)03/96]
Because of factors like rounding of numbers and
fuel movement in the tank, your fuel gauge and
the service station fuel pump readings may
disagree slightly.
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[IS25183( GV)03/96]
A problem is indicated if the fuel gauge bar
graph displays only the top two and bottom two
bars and the message center display for Distance
To Empty or Fuel Remaining functions display
the letters ªCOº or ªCSº. If this happens, contact
your dealer for service as soon as possible.
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Speedometer
[IS25185( GV)03/96]
The speedometer tells you how many miles
(kilometers) per hour your vehicle is moving. It
indicates the speed up to 120 mph or up to
195 km/h.
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[IS25186( GV)03/96]
You can press the E/M (English/Metric) button
located just below the message center display to
show the speed you are going in either miles
per hour or kilometers per hour.
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The speedometer
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Odometer
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[IS25189( GV)03/96]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles
or kilometers your vehicle has been driven. If
the cluster is replaced, and the accumulated
mileage on the odometer is unknown, the
replacement cluster will have the circled ªSº
illuminated with zero miles on the odometer. If
the actual vehicle mileage can be verified, then
an authorized service center can program the
actual mileage into the odometer of the
replacement cluster. The actual mileage (if
known) or an estimated mileage (if unknown) is
shown on a label affixed on the door pillar.
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[IS25190( GV)03/96]
Press the E/M (English/Metric) button located
just below the message center display to show
miles or kilometers.
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[IS25191( GV)03/96]
If the odometer displays the word ªERRORº
contact your dealer for service.
% [IS27200( GV)05/96]The Electronic Message Center
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[IS27300( GV)12/95]
Along with information the warning lights and
gauges provide, the electronic message center
lets you:
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see problems such as Door Ajar, Air
Suspension, Trunk Ajar, Washer Fluid
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[IS27500( GV)12/95]
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see how many miles/kilometers you can
drive with the fuel remaining in your tank
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see when overdrive has been turned off
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monitor your average fuel economy
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monitor your instantaneous fuel economy
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[IS27900( GV)12/95]
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check the distance you have travelled during
a trip on either Trip A or Trip B
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[IS28000( GV)12/95]
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monitor your average speed
[IS28100( GV)12/95]
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Message center display showing all segments on
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All of the message center functions are
controlled by the three switches located just
below the message center display:
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E/M Ð Changes the electronic instrument
cluster display to read in either English or
Metric units.
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ResetÐ Sets the selected function to zero (if
resettable).
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SelectÐ Selects the function. This is a dual
action switch, the right side advances function
to the right, the left side advances function to
the left.
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Buttons for the message center
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How to use the message center
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To reset any function:
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1. Push either the right or left side of the
SELECT button to choose the function you
would like to set.
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2. Push the RESET button and the selected
message center function will be reset to zero.
(The only functions which can be reset to
zero are: AVG ECON, TRIP A or TRIP B,
and AVG SPEED.)
[IS29100( GV)12/95]
What the message center functions can
show you
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DIST TO EMPTY Ð Distance to Empty
(DTE)
[IS29300( GV)12/95]
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Message center display showing the DTE function selected
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[IS29400( GV)12/95]
This function estimates how many miles or
kilometers you can drive with the fuel remaining
in your tank under standard driving conditions.
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[IS29500( GV)12/95]
Remember to turn off the ignition when filling
up with fuel. Otherwise, the display will not
show the addition of fuel for a few miles.
[IS29600( GV)12/95]
NOTE: At least 2.5 gallons (9.5 liters) of fuel
must be added for the fuel gauge to
imediately show the new level of fuel.
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[IS29700( GV)12/95]
When you have approximately 50 miles (80 km)
left before you run out of fuel, the DTE function
will flash for five (5) seconds and sound a tone
for one (1) second. The message center will
remain in the DTE function until you push the
select button to change it. This low fuel warning
also happens at 25 miles (40 km), and 10 miles
(16 km).
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Displayed DTE will not be equal to AVG ECON
multiplied by the FUEL REMAIN value. This is
because DTE is calculated using a method that
takes into consideration the fuel economy of the
last 500 miles (800 Km) driven.
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[IS30100( GV)03/96]
If ªCOº or ªCSº is displayed, this means that
there is a problem with the fuel indication
system and you should contact your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
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AVG ECON Ð Average Fuel Economy
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[IS30300( GV)12/95]
Select this function to display your average fuel
economy in miles per gallon or liters per
100 kilometers. Your message center computes
this figure using the distance traveled and fuel
used information. If you want to reset this
function, press the RESET button while the
average fuel economy feature is displayed.
[IS30400( GV)12/95]
The average shown is the average since the
reset.
[IS30500( GV)12/95]
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[IS30600( GV)12/95]
If you calculate your average fuel economy by
dividing miles traveled by gallons used, your
figure may be different than displayed because
of:
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[IS30700( GV)12/95]
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Your vehicle not being perfectly level during
fill-up
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[IS30800( GV)12/95]
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Differences in the automatic shut-off points
on the fuel pumps at service stations
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Variations in top-off procedure from one
fill-up to another
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Rounding of the displayed values to the
nearest 0.1 gallon (liters) on the fuel gauge.
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