1996 Lexus LX 450 Owners Manual - Page 37

1996 Lexus LX 450 Manual

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS FUEL GAUGE See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended fuel selection. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE " Low fuel level warning light The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on and indicates the approximate quantity of fuel remaining in the tank. It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full. This fuel gauge has a non-return type needle which remains at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is turned off. If the fuel level approaches "E" or the low fuel level warning light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible. If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as soon as possible. " Normal range The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating temperature will vary with changes in weather and engine load. If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your vehicle and allow the engine to cool. Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating conditions, such as: S Driving up a long hill on a hot day. S Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving. 26

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GAUGES, METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS
26
FUEL GAUGE
"
Low fuel level warning light
The gauge is displayed when the ignition switch is on
and
indicates
the
approximate
quantity
of
fuel
remaining in the tank.
It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1/4 full.
This fuel gauge has a non–return type needle which remains
at the last indicated position when the ignition switch is
turned off.
If the fuel level approaches “E” or the low fuel level warning
light comes on, fill the fuel tank as soon as possible.
If the fuel tank is completely empty, the malfunction indicator
lamp comes on. Fill the fuel tank immediately.
The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the
indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Lexus dealer as
soon as possible.
See the inner back cover for fuel capacity and recommended
fuel selection.
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
"
Normal range
The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature
when the ignition switch is on. The engine operating
temperature will vary with changes in weather and
engine load.
If the needle points to the red zone or higher, stop your
vehicle and allow the engine to cool.
Your vehicle may overheat during severe operating
conditions, such as:
S
Driving up a long hill on a hot day.
S
Reducing speed or stopping after high speed driving.