Controls and Indicators
12-VOLT ACCESSORY OUTLET
The
NOTE: Extended use of this accessory outlet can cause the battery to become heavily discharged.
LOW OIL WARNING LIGHT
The low oil warning light (9) is located on the instrument panel just to the left of the steering column (Figure 6 and Figure 7). If the warning light lights up, oil should be checked and added to the engine as necessary before vehicle use continues. The vehicle should never be driven when the low oil warning light remains lit. If the warning light alternately lights and darkens, the vehicle may be driven, but oil should be added at the first opportunity. If the oil level is correct and the warning light remains lit, have a trained technician check the vehicle. See following CAUTION.
CAUTION
•Failure to add oil immediately when the low oil warning light stays on may result in permanent engine damage.
FUEL GAUGE/HOUR METER
The fuel gauge and hour meter (8) are housed together on the right side of the instrument panel (Figure 6 and Figure 7). The fuel gauge operates when the key switch is in the ON position and allows the operator to monitor the fuel level in the vehicle. The hour meter operates only when the engine is running, and should be used by the trained technician to track vehicle usage and determine when periodic service procedures are required. See Periodic
Service Schedule on page 33.
HEADLIGHT CONTROL
The headlight control (12) is located on the left side of the instrument panel (Figure 6 and Figure 7). Press the headlight rocker switch to turn the headlights on or off. See following NOTE.
NOTE: Using the headlights for extended periods while the engine is either off or idling will discharge the battery.
ELECTRIC BED LIFT
Vehicles with Electric Bed Lift Option
The electric bed lift switch (13) is located on the instrument panel to the left of the key switch (Figure 6 and Figure 7). See following NOTE.
NOTE: Remove cargo before raising the bed.
To lift the bed, push up and hold the rocker switch in the upper position. Release the switch to stop the lifting operation. To close the bed, press down and hold the switch in the lower position. The bed lift will make a loud clicking sound to signal that the bed is in the rest position.
HIGH-TEMPERATURE WARNING LIGHT (DIESEL VEHICLES ONLY)
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