Instruments and Controls
From Datsun 1200 Wiki
1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):
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7.1 Ignition Warning Light |
Selt Belt Warning Light/Buzzer
1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
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See main article: Seat belts
Clock
See main article: Clock
Speedometer
1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
See main article: Speedometer
Tachometer
Tachometer was optional.
1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
See main article: Tachometer
Water Temperature Gauge
(http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg) 1972 USA Owners manual
By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).
If the pointer stays on the "H" side for more than two minutes, stop the vehicle and let the engine cool down, keeping it at 1,000 to 1,500 rpm.
Also see: Thermostat
Fuel Gauge
The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.
Specifications
Stock Fuel level gauge, ss measured by club members:
- Empty mark: 73 ohms input
- Full mark: ?
ang94541 uses an aftermarket Autometer 3515:
- Empty mark: 73 ohms
- Full mark: 10 ohms
Note: it doesn't match the Nissan gauge except at the empty mark.
Reference: Forum: Fuel sending unit specs (http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=30588&forum=1)
Also see: Fuel tank (includes Fuel Sender specs)
Indicator/Warning Lights
Also see: Wiring
Ignition Warning Light
1972 USA Owners manual
Oil Pressure Warning Light
1972 USA Owners manual
Headlight Beam Indicator Light
1972 USA Owners manual
Brake System Warning Light
1972 USA Owners manual
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Turn Signal Indicator Lights
1972 USA Owners manual
Switches
Also see: Wiring
Ignition Switch
1972 USA Owners manual (page 11):
Also see: Keys
Light Switches
Also see: Wiring
Light Switch
1972 USA Owners manual
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Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever
1972 USA Owners manual
Hazard Warning Switch
...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.
Light switch operation differs between Australia models and other markets. Turn Signal operation (T/S) is the same?
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Wiper and Washer Switch
To operate the washer, turn clockwise and hold the knob for a moment, or until there is enough fluid on the glass to wash off the dirt. Do not operate the washer for more than thirty seconds continuously.
Horn
Just press the button to sound the Horn.
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Parking Brake Lever
If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.
Heat Glass Switch
Optional equipment.
