Tachometer
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Do not rev the engine into the red zone 1 .
When engine speed approaches the red zone, shift to a higher gear or reduce engine speed. Operating the engine in the red zone may cause serious engine damage.
See also:
Trip computer
To operate the trip computer, use the A
switch.
When the ignition switch is in the ON position,
modes of the trip computer can be selected by
pushing the switch A briefly.
Each time the ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
The Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system
uses various sensors to monitor driver inputs
and vehicle motion. Under certain driving conditions,
the VDC system helps to perform the
following funct ...
Increasing fuel economy
-Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
- Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
- Avoid unn ...