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Tachometer -5 engine coolant temperature gauge -5 – NISSAN 2011 Altima User Manual

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TACHOMETER

The tachometer indicates engine speed in revo-
lutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into
the red zone

1

.

CAUTION

When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce en-
gine speed. Operating the engine in the
red

zone

may

cause

serious

engine

damage.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE
GAUGE

The gauge indicates the engine coolant tempera-
ture. The engine coolant temperature is within the
normal range

1

when the gauge needle points

within the zone shown in the illustration.

The engine coolant temperature varies with the
outside air temperature and driving conditions.

CAUTION

If the gauge indicates coolant tempera-
ture near the hot (H) end of the normal
range, reduce vehicle speed to decrease
temperature. If the gauge is over the nor-
mal range, stop the vehicle as soon as
safely possible. If the engine is over-
heated, continued operation of the ve-
hicle may seriously damage the engine.
See “If your vehicle overheats” in the “In
case of emergency” section for immediate
action required.

LIC1058

LIC1386

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