Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Description and Operation

FUEL GAUGE
^ When the ignition key is at the "ON" position, the fuel gauge is activated.

^ When there is much fuel, the unit's resistance is small and the current flowing in the circuit is great, so the gauge's indicator indicates in the "F" area.

^ When there is little fuel, the unit's resistance is high and the current flowing in the circuit is small, so the gauge's indicator indicates in the "E" area.

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE
^ When the ignition key is at the "ON" position, the engine coolant temperature gauge is activated.

^ When the engine coolant temperature is high, the unit's resistance is low and there is a great flow of current in the circuit, so the gauge's indicator indicates in the "H" area.

^ When the engine coolant temperature is low, the unit's resistance is high and there is a small flow of current in the circuit, so the gauge's indicator indicates in the "C" area.

REED SWITCH
^ Pulses are produced in accordance with the vehicle speed, and vehicle-speed signals are input to systems (the transaxle-control system, etc.) that regulate according to the vehicle speed.