INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 179
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERA- TURE GAUGE s03ad08
3-4. ILLUMINATION BRIGHT- NESS CONTROL s03aj
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Normal operating range
The temperature gauge shows engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is in the“ ON” position.
The coolant temperature will vary in accordance with the outside temperature and driving conditions.
We recommend that you drive moderately until the pointer of the temperature gauge reaches near the middle of the range. Engine operation is optimum with the engine coolant at this temperature range and high revving operation when the engine is not warmed up enough should be avoided.
CAUTION
If the pointer exceeds the normal operating range, safely stop the vehicle as soon as possible.
Refer to“ Engine Overheating” FP450.
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Meter settings can be set on the center information display. For details, refer to“ Settings icon( General settings)” FP222.
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The illumination brightness of the combination meter and center information display dims under the following conditions.
. The light switch is in the“” or“” position when the ambient light is dark.
. The light switch is in the“ AUTO” position and the headlights illuminate automatically.
You can adjust the illumination brightness for better visibility.
To brighten, turn the control dial upward. To darken, turn the control dial downward. NOTE
. When the control dial is turned fully upward, the illumination brightness becomes the maximum and the automatic dimming function does not work at all.
. The brightness setting is not canceled even when the ignition switch is turned to the“ OFF” position.
. The operation method of illumination brightness will differ depending whether or not“ Brightness Dial” in the center information display is on. Refer to the operation method indicated the following table.
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