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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS INSTRUMENT P ANEL

T ell-T ales

A tell - tale a display that indicates the actuation a a correct defective a failure

The operator should become familiar with these symbols order recognize and react (if necessary) the indicated condition. T ell - tale symbols are shown the instrument panel illustrations the following pages.

Colors

T o promote visual recognition internationally , specific colors for tell - tales have been established. Unless governmental regulations (in the area where the vehicle used) engineering directives specify otherwise, the standard colors are:

• Blue – high - beam headlights/engine maintenance

• Flashing een turn signals

• Flashing Red – hazard condition involving the safety personnel

• Steady een – system operation

• Steady Red – immediate action required

• Amber – early warning, such low fuel Anti - Lock Brake System (ABS) malfunction

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