1995 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual - Page 141

Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). I NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer the rea area, in your engine or other parts could be damaged. Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine in the red area isn't covered by your vehicle warranty. Warning Lights and lndicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Wdrning lights and gages can signa1 that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. As you will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. I f you are familiar with this section, you should not be alarmed when this happens. Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle's functions. Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. When one o f the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be costly - and even dangerous. So please get to know your warning lights and gages. They're a big help.