User Guide

Voltmeter
Gage
(J
VOLTS
When your engine is not
running,
but
the ignition
is
on
(in
the
RUN
position).
this gage shows your
battery’s state of charge
in
DC
volts.
When the engine is running. the gage shows the
condition
of
the charging system. Readings between the
low
and
high
warning zones indicate
the
normal
operating range.
Readings
in
the low warning zone
may
occur when
a
large number
of
electrical accessories are operating
in
the vehicle and the engine
is
left at an idle
for
an
extended period.
This
condition
is
normal since the
charging system is not able
to
provide
full
power at
engine idle.
As
engine speeds are increased. this
condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds
allow
the charging system to create maximum power.
YOLI
can only drive for a short time
with
the reading
in
either warning zone.
If
you must drive.
turn
off
all
unnecessary accessories.
Readings
in
either warning zone indicate
a
possible
problem
in
the electrical system.
Have
the vehicle
serviced
as
soon
as
possible.
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