28. Tachometer

The white area of the scale shows the permissible engine revolutions-per-minute (RPM x 1000) for each gear range.

Before reaching the red area, ease up on the accelerator to prevent engine damage.

    See also:

    Direction indicators
    Push the lever to stable position: ❒ up (position 1): engage the right-hand direction indicator; ❒ down (position 2): engage the left-hand direction indicator. Warning light or w ...

    Low engine oil pressure
    Turning the key to MAR the warning light on the dial turns on, but it should go off as soon as the engine is started. If the warning light turns on when the car is travelling (on certain ver ...

    To increase the memorised speed
    The speed memorised can be increased in two ways: ❒ pressing the accelerator and then memorising the new speed reached; or ❒ momentaneously turning the ring (B) to (+). Each pulse of ...