1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 12

Instrumentation INSTRUMENT CLUSTER GAUGES 4 H C 2 1 F E 0 3 5 6 40 30 40 50 60 70 o o o o 100 80 60 120 80 140 90 180 H L H 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 20 10 0 100 110 120 20 RPM x 1000 MPH km/h - + L Engine coolant temperature gauge Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the "NORM" area. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Switch off the ignition and let it cool. Refer to Checking and adding engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressure in the system. Sufficient pressure exists as long as the needle remains in the "NORM" range. If the gauge indicates constantly low pressure at normal engine speed, refer to Checking and adding engine oil in the Maintenance and care chapter. If the gauge indicates a low pressure and the engine oil level is correct, switch off the engine immediately H C H L 13