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-	[[Instruments and Controls]] is a section in the Datsun 1200 [[Owners manual]].	+	{{BackTo|Owners manual|Contents}}
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		+	[[Instruments and Controls]] is a section in the Datsun 1200 [[1972#Instruments_and_Controls|owners manual]].
	= Overview =		= Overview =
-	{{OwnersManual2x2|06||08|13|Instruments and Controls}}	+	{{OwnersManual2x|29372|p1=12|29378|p2=13|Instruments and Controls}}
		+
		+	{{OwnersManualB120|06|08|Instruments and Controls}}
-	* [[Seat Belt Warning System]] North America models	+	* [[Seat Belt Warning System]] (North America models)
	* [[Speedometer]]		* [[Speedometer]]
	* [[Tachometer]] (OPTIONAL sedan/coupe)		* [[Tachometer]] (OPTIONAL sedan/coupe)
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	{{OwnersManual|10||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.}}		{{OwnersManual|10||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.}}
-	"H" is past the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).	+	"H" is past the large middle range (way over to right-side &mdash; the H area).
	Also see:		Also see:
	* [[Thermostat]]		* [[Thermostat]]
	* [[Temperature Gauge]]		* [[Temperature Gauge]]
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>When the ignition switch is on, this gauge operates and the pointer indicates the coolant's temperature, For most types of driving, the pointer will hover about halfway. However, the engine will run satisfactorily when the pointer is at any position in the middle range. Continual stop-and-go driving or high-speed driving in warm weather, hill climbing, or towing another car may cause the gauge pointer to swing to the "H" side. If the pointer should remain 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.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29370|29370|Page 10|height=}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge dash
		+	<br>{{Album|21620}} {{Album|21619|text=Early style}}
		+
		+	Standard dash
		+	<br>{{Photo|1977_B120_dash-2.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts}}
		+
		+	{{OwnersManualB120|08|08|the pointer will hover about halfway...}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#08.jpg|1974/08.jpg|Page 8|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
	= Fuel Gauge =		= Fuel Gauge =
		+	{{OwnersManual|10||The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.}}
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29370|29370|Page 10|height=}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''FUEL GAUGE'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>When the ignition switch is "ON," the fuel gauge pointer indicates an approximate amount of fuel in the tank.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{See|Fuel Sender}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge dash
		+	<br>{{Album|21620}} {{Album|21619|text=Early style}}
		+
		+
	The fuel gauge is part of the [[Cluster Gauge]]		The fuel gauge is part of the [[Cluster Gauge]]
-	<br>[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=26218 http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/26218.jpg]	+	<br>{{Album|26218}}
-	Also see: [[Fuel Sender]]	+	Standard dash
		+	<br>{{Album|26046}}
-	{{OwnersManual|10||The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.}}	+	{{OwnersManualB120|08|08|approximate amount of fuel...}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''FUEL GAUGE'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>When the ignition switch is "ON," the fuel gauge pointer indicates an approximate amount of fuel in the tank.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill. So check the fuel supply when the vehicles is reasonably level, either standing still or moving steadily.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#08.jpg|1974/08.jpg|Page 8|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
	= Indicator/Warning Lights =		= Indicator/Warning Lights =
-	Also see: [[Wiring]]	+	{{See|Wiring}}
	== Ignition Warning Light ==		== Ignition Warning Light ==
		+	'''CHG''' lamp
		+
	{{OwnersManual|10||Glows red whenever the alternator is not supplying current}}		{{OwnersManual|10||Glows red whenever the alternator is not supplying current}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''IGNITION WARNING LIGHT'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>With the ignition switch on, the ignition warning ['''CHG'''] light glows red whenever the [[alternator]] is not supplying current to the electrical system. After the engine starts, the light should go out, indicating that the alternator is operating properly.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>The light may glow or flicker occasionally when the engine is idling, However, if the light remains on at normal driving speeds, the alternator and electrical system should be checked.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29370|29370|Page 10|height=}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge dash
		+	<br>{{Album|21620}} {{Album|21619|text=Early style}}
		+
		+	Standard dash: CHG ignition lamp is on far left
		+	<br>{{AlbumLinkH|Standard_Dash_Photo_Index#Four_Warning_Lamps|26046|STD Dash|height=}}
		+
		+	{{OwnersManualB120|08|08|After the engine starts, the light should go out...}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#08.jpg|1974/08.jpg|Page 8|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#06.jpg|1974/06.jpg|Page 6|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
	== Oil Pressure Warning Light ==		== Oil Pressure Warning Light ==
		+	'''OIL''' lamp
		+
	{{OwnersManual|10||Stop the engine immediately}}		{{OwnersManual|10||Stop the engine immediately}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>The oil pressure warning light will glow red, when ignition switch is on; if the light does not glow, the bulb or wiring is causing the trouble. The light
		+	will go out as soon as engine starts and the oil pressure reaches normal condition. If the engine oil pressure should below a safe operating limit, the light
		+	will glow. The light may flicker for a few seconds after a sudden stop, but this condition is not necessarily harmful to the engine.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>However, if the light glows steadily at normal driving speeds, stop the engine immediately and have its lubrication system checked.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29370|29370|Page 10|height=}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge lights
		+	<br>{{Album|21620}} {{Album|21619|text=Early style}}
		+
		+	Standard dash lights: Oil is on far right
		+	<br>{{Photo|1977_B120_dash-2.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts}}
		+
		+	{{OwnersManualB120|09|09|warning light will glow red...}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#09.jpg|1974/09.jpg|Page 9|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
	== Headlight Beam Indicator Light ==		== Headlight Beam Indicator Light ==
		+	Blue '''BEAM''' lamp
		+
	{{OwnersManual|10||The beam indicator glows whenever the high beams are being used}}		{{OwnersManual|10||The beam indicator glows whenever the high beams are being used}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>The [[headlights]] have two beams to meet varying night driving conditions.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>The high beams give you better long-range visibility on dark roads in the suburbs.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>With the headlights on, the beam indicator glows whenever the high beams are being used, and goes off when the low beams are selected.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29370|29370|Page 10|height=}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge dash
		+	<br>{{Album|21620}} {{Album|21619|text=Early style}}
		+
		+	Standard dash lights: BEAM is the blue light
		+	<br>{{Photo|1977_B120_dash-2.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts}}
		+
		+	{{OwnersManualB120|09|098|The high beams give you better long-range visibility on dark roads...}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#09.jpg|1974/09.jpg|Page 9|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
	== Brake System Warning Light ==		== Brake System Warning Light ==
		+	'''BRAKE''' lamp
		+
	{{OwnersManual|11||Brake System [[Warning_Light_Switch|Warning Light]]}}		{{OwnersManual|11||Brake System [[Warning_Light_Switch|Warning Light]]}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>If either half of the dual brake system fails, the brake warning light (BRAKE) glows when brakes are applied, You must stop the car immediately and if you can safely operate with two-wheel brakes, move your car at reduced speed to the nearest service station.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>This warning light is also used as the parking brake warning light.
		+	<br>
		+	<br>Before starting, if the warning light does not glow when the parking brake and ignition switch are on, have the electrical system checked.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29371|29371|Page 11|height=}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge dash
		+	<br>{{Album|21620}} {{Album|21619|text=Early style}}
		+
		+	Standard dash lights: On Deluxe models only. BRAKE is second from left
		+	<br>{{Photo|1977_B120_dash-2.jpg|Datsun%201200/Parts}}
	== Turn Signal Indicator Lights ==		== Turn Signal Indicator Lights ==
-	{{OwnersManual|11||Winkers}}	+	{{OwnersManual|11||Flashing type indicators wink...}}
		+
		+	<blockquote>'''TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT'''
		+	<br>
		+	<br>Flashing type indicators wink simultaneously with the traffic indicators in the front both sides, and rear of the vehicle, with the ignition switch turned on.</blockquote>
		+
		+	{{AlbumLinkH|1972#29371|29371|Page 11|height=}}
		+
		+	Round-gauge dash: to right and left of [[speedometer]]
		+	<br>{{UploadLinkH|Speedometer#174_67e7685d5a557.jpg|174_67e7685d5a557.jpg|Speedometer|height=}}
		+
		+	Standard dash lights: Winkers are to left and right of the speedometer dial
		+	<br>{{AlbumLinkH|Standard_Dash_Photo_Index#Four_Warning_Lamps|26046|STD Dash|height=}}
		+
		+	{{OwnersManualB120|09|098|wink simultaneously with the traffic indicators...}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#09.jpg|1974/09.jpg|Page 9|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
		+
		+	{{PhotoLinkH|Owners_manual#06.jpg|1974/06.jpg|Page 6|||Datsun%201200/owners_manual|height=}}
	= Switches =		= Switches =
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	No mention is made of what the OFF position is for. Presumably its use is the same as the "GARAGE" position.		No mention is made of what the OFF position is for. Presumably its use is the same as the "GARAGE" position.
-	Notice that the standard 3-position type does not have an "ACC" position.{{Album-|22007}}<br>	+	Notice that the standard 3-position type does not have an "ACC" position.
		+	<br>{{Album-|22007}}
-	5-position switch vs 4-position switch:{{Album-|22011}}Note addition of ACC position, which power [[Radio]] & Rear [[Defroster]]	+	5-position switch vs 4-position switch:
		+	<br>{{Album-|22011}}
		+	<br>Note addition of ACC position, which power [[Radio]] & Rear [[Defroster]]
	Portugal market:		Portugal market:
-	[http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=22008 http://datsun1200.com/modules/myalbum/photos/22008.jpg]	+	{{Album|22008}}
	Interruptor de igni&#263;&#257;o [Ignition switch]		Interruptor de igni&#263;&#257;o [Ignition switch]
	Desligado [OFF]		Desligado [OFF]
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	=== Light Switch ===		=== Light Switch ===
-	http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/lights.jpg	+	{{Photo!|lights.jpg}}
	{{OwnersManual|12||When you pull the switch knob to the first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.		{{OwnersManual|12||When you pull the switch knob to the first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.
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	(Australia only)		(Australia only)
-	<br>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/lights_aus.jpg	+	<br>{{Photo!|lights_aus.jpg}}
	{{OwnersManualB120|11||<b>INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL</b> (For Australia only)		{{OwnersManualB120|11||<b>INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL</b> (For Australia only)
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	=== Hazard Warning Switch===		=== Hazard Warning Switch===
		+	<br>{{SeeEx|see=Main|Hazards#Operation|Hazards}}
		+
	{{OwnersManual|13||By pushing the tumbler switch, all the directional lights flash at the same time to warn other cars that some trouble happened in your car.}}		{{OwnersManual|13||By pushing the tumbler switch, all the directional lights flash at the same time to warn other cars that some trouble happened in your car.}}
-	See main article: [[Turn_Signals#Hazards|Hazards]]	+	== Wiper and Washer Switch ==
		+	<br>{{SeeEx|see=Main|Wipers#Operation|Wipers}}
-	== Wiper and Washer Switch ==
	{{OwnersManual|12||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.}}		{{OwnersManual|12||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.}}
-
-	Also see:
-	* [[Wipers]]
-	* [[Washer]]
	== Horn ==		== Horn ==
-	Also see: [[Horn]]	+	<br>{{SeeEx|see=Main|Horn#Operation|Horn}}
	{{OwnersManual|13||Sound the horn by depressing a horn button on either side of the steering wheel}}		{{OwnersManual|13||Sound the horn by depressing a horn button on either side of the steering wheel}}
	= Parking Brake Lever =		= Parking Brake Lever =
-	Also See: [[Hand Brake]]	+	{{SeeEx|see=Main|Hand_Brake#Operation|Hand Brake}}
	{{OwnersManual|13||If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the [[#Brake_System_Warning_Light|brake warning light]] will glow.}}		{{OwnersManual|13||If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the [[#Brake_System_Warning_Light|brake warning light]] will glow.}}
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	Heated rear (defrostable) window was [[Options|Optional]] equipment.		Heated rear (defrostable) window was [[Options|Optional]] equipment.
-	See main article: [[Glass#Heated_Glass]]	+	{{SeeEx|see=Main|Heated_Glass#Operation|Heated Glass}}
	{{OwnersManual|13||The rear heat glass incorporates a printed heating element to prevent frosting or icing}}		{{OwnersManual|13||The rear heat glass incorporates a printed heating element to prevent frosting or icing}}
-	[[Category:Body]]	+	[[Category:Owner's Manual]]{{End}}

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Revision as of 03:24, 23 July 2025

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Instruments and Controls is a section in the Datsun 1200 owners manual.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Water Temperature Gauge 3 Fuel Gauge 4 Indicator/Warning Lights 4.1 Ignition Warning Light 4.2 Oil Pressure Warning Light 4.3 Headlight Beam Indicator Light 4.4 Brake System Warning Light 4.5 Turn Signal Indicator Lights 5 Switches 5.1 Ignition Switch 5.2 Light Switches 5.2.1 Light Switch 5.2.2 Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever 5.2.3 Hazard Warning Switch 5.3 Wiper and Washer Switch 5.4 Horn 6 Parking Brake Lever 7 Heat Glass Switch

Overview

* Seat Belt Warning System (North America models)
* Speedometer
* Tachometer (OPTIONAL sedan/coupe)

Water Temperature Gauge

"H" is past the large middle range (way over to right-side — the H area).

Also see:
* Thermostat
* Temperature Gauge

WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE

When the ignition switch is on, this gauge operates and the pointer indicates the coolant's temperature, For most types of driving, the pointer will hover about halfway. However, the engine will run satisfactorily when the pointer is at any position in the middle range. Continual stop-and-go driving or high-speed driving in warm weather, hill climbing, or towing another car may cause the gauge pointer to swing to the "H" side. If the pointer should remain 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.

Page 10

Round-gauge dash
Album 21620 Early style

Standard dash

Page 8

Fuel Gauge

Page 10

FUEL GAUGE

When the ignition switch is "ON," the fuel gauge pointer indicates an approximate amount of fuel in the tank.

The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.

Round-gauge dash
Album 21620 Early style

The fuel gauge is part of the Cluster Gauge
Album 26218

Standard dash
Album 26046

FUEL GAUGE

When the ignition switch is "ON," the fuel gauge pointer indicates an approximate amount of fuel in the tank.

The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill. So check the fuel supply when the vehicles is reasonably level, either standing still or moving steadily.

Page 8

Indicator/Warning Lights

Ignition Warning Light

CHG lamp

IGNITION WARNING LIGHT

With the ignition switch on, the ignition warning [CHG] light glows red whenever the alternator is not supplying current to the electrical system. After the engine starts, the light should go out, indicating that the alternator is operating properly.

The light may glow or flicker occasionally when the engine is idling, However, if the light remains on at normal driving speeds, the alternator and electrical system should be checked.

Page 10

Round-gauge dash
Album 21620 Early style

Standard dash: CHG ignition lamp is on far left
STD Dash

Page 8

Page 6

Oil Pressure Warning Light

OIL lamp

OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT

The oil pressure warning light will glow red, when ignition switch is on; if the light does not glow, the bulb or wiring is causing the trouble. The light will go out as soon as engine starts and the oil pressure reaches normal condition. If the engine oil pressure should below a safe operating limit, the light will glow. The light may flicker for a few seconds after a sudden stop, but this condition is not necessarily harmful to the engine.

However, if the light glows steadily at normal driving speeds, stop the engine immediately and have its lubrication system checked.

Page 10

Round-gauge lights
Album 21620 Early style

Standard dash lights: Oil is on far right

Page 9

Headlight Beam Indicator Light

Blue BEAM lamp

HEADLIGHT BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT

The headlights have two beams to meet varying night driving conditions.

The high beams give you better long-range visibility on dark roads in the suburbs.

With the headlights on, the beam indicator glows whenever the high beams are being used, and goes off when the low beams are selected.

Page 10

Round-gauge dash
Album 21620 Early style

Standard dash lights: BEAM is the blue light

Page 9

Brake System Warning Light

BRAKE lamp

BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT

If either half of the dual brake system fails, the brake warning light (BRAKE) glows when brakes are applied, You must stop the car immediately and if you can safely operate with two-wheel brakes, move your car at reduced speed to the nearest service station.

This warning light is also used as the parking brake warning light.

Before starting, if the warning light does not glow when the parking brake and ignition switch are on, have the electrical system checked.

Page 11

Round-gauge dash
Album 21620 Early style

Standard dash lights: On Deluxe models only. BRAKE is second from left

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR LIGHT

Flashing type indicators wink simultaneously with the traffic indicators in the front both sides, and rear of the vehicle, with the ignition switch turned on.

Page 11

Round-gauge dash: to right and left of speedometer
Speedometer

Standard dash lights: Winkers are to left and right of the speedometer dial
STD Dash

Page 9

Page 6

Switches

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Switch

Also see: 
* Keys
* Locks
* Ignition Switch

No mention is made of what the OFF position is for. Presumably its use is the same as the "GARAGE" position.

Notice that the standard 3-position type does not have an "ACC" position.
Album 22007

5-position switch vs 4-position switch:
Album 22011
Note addition of ACC position, which power Radio & Rear Defroster

Portugal market:
Album 22008
Interruptor de ignićāo [Ignition switch]
Desligado [OFF]
Ligado    [ON]
Arranque  [START]

Light Switches

Also see: Lighting Switch

Light Switch

The key takeaway here is that:

• Knob in the 1st Position, NO HEADLIGHTS for US models
• Knob in the 1st Position, LOW BEAMS work for other countries, including Japan-market

(Australia only)

Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever

Hazard Warning Switch

Wiper and Washer Switch

Horn

Parking Brake Lever

Heat Glass Switch

Heated rear (defrostable) window was Optional equipment.

 

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