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Instruments and controls / Hazard warning flasher
Hazard warning flasher
Use the hazard warning flasher to warn other drivers when you have to park your vehicle under emergency conditions. The hazard warning flasher works regardless of the position of the ignition switch.
To turn on the hazard warning flasher, push the hazard warning button on the instrument panel. All the turn signal lights and the turn signal indicator lights will flash. To turn off the flasher, push the button again.
NOTE
When the hazard warning flasher is on, the turn signals do not work.
Meters and gauges
NOTE
Liquid-crystal displays are used in some of the meters and gauges on the combination meter. You will find their indications hard to see if you wear polarized glasses.
& Combination meter illumination
When you turn the ignition switch to the“ ON” position, the various parts of the combination meter are illuminated in the following sequence.
1. Warning lights, indicator lights, meter needles, gauge needles illuminate.
2. Meter and gauge indications each show MAX position.
3. Meter and gauge indications each show MIN position.
4. Regular illumination( for driving) begins.
NOTE
This sequence of operations may not take place if you quickly turn the ignition switch to start the engine. This is not a malfunction.
& Canceling the function for meter / gauge needle movement upon turning on the ignition switch
It is possible to activate or deactivate the movement of the meter needles and gauge needles that takes place when you turn the ignition switch to the“ ON” position. To change the setting, perform the procedures described in“ Gauge Initial Movement” F3-43.
& Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle speed. The digital speedometer can be also displayed on the combination meter display( color LCD).