BEFORE DRIVING
To reduce the brightness of the instrument
panel lights, turn the indicator selector
knob (1) counterclockwise.
Temperature gauge
Brightness control
WARNING
EXAMPLE
Do not adjust the brightness of the
instrument panel lights while driving.
Otherwise, you could lose control of
the vehicle.
NOTE:
• If you do not turn the knob within several
seconds of activating, the brightness
control display will be canceled automat-
ically.
• When you reconnect the lead-acid bat-
tery, the brightness of the instrument
panel lights will be reinitialized. Readjust
the brightness according to your prefer-
ence.
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52RM20560
EXAMPLE
52RM20550
When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
tion, this gauge indicates the engine cool-
ant temperature. Under normal driving
conditions, the indicator should stay within
the normal, acceptable temperature range
between “H” and “C”. If the indicator
approaches “H”, overheating is indicated.
Follow the instructions for engine over-
heating in “EMERGENCY SERVICE” sec-
tion.
When the ignition switch is in “ON” posi-
tion, the instrument panel lights come on.
Your vehicle has a system to automatically
dim the brightness of the instrument panel
lights when the position lights or headlights
are on.
NOTE:
If you adjust to the maximum brightness
level when the position lights or headlights
are on, the following functions will be can-
celled.
When the position lights and/or headlights
are on, you can adjust the meter illumina-
tion brightness.
• The function which automatically dims
the brightness of instrument panel lights
• The function which operates with the
brightness control, except maximum
brightness level
To increase the brightness of the instru-
ment panel lights, turn the indicator selec-
tor knob (1) clockwise.
NOTICE
Continuing to drive the vehicle when
engine overheating is indicated can
result in severe engine damage.
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