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Instruments and Controls

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1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (starting page 8): 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (starting page 8):
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1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9): 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9):
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1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9): 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9):
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1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9): 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 9):
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= Water Temperature Gauge = = Water Temperature Gauge =
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-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>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.<hr>+[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/10.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>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.<hr>
</blockquote>By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area). </blockquote>By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).
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= Fuel Gauge = = Fuel Gauge =
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-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/10.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.<hr></blockquote>+[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/10.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_10.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>The position of the pointer will vary slightly during acceleration, braking and when the car is going up or down a hill.<hr></blockquote>
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== Oil Pressure Warning Light == == Oil Pressure Warning Light ==
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== Headlight Beam Indicator Light == == Headlight Beam Indicator Light ==
<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br> <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
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== Brake System Warning Light == == Brake System Warning Light ==
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== Turn Signal Indicator Lights == == Turn Signal Indicator Lights ==
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1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 11): 1972 USA [[Owners manual]] (page 11):
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=== Light Switch === === Light Switch ===
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=== Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever=== === Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever===
<blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br> <blockquote><table border=1 cellspacing=0><tr><td>1972 USA [[Owners manual]]<br>
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=== Hazard Warning Switch=== === Hazard Warning Switch===
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-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/12.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/12.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.<hr>+[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/12.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_12.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.<hr>
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== Wiper and Washer Switch == == Wiper and Washer Switch ==
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-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/12.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/12.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>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.<hr>+[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/12.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_12.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>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.<hr>
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Just press the button to sound the [[Horn]]. Just press the button to sound the [[Horn]].
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-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote></blockquote>+[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/13.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote></blockquote>
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= Parking Brake Lever = = Parking Brake Lever =
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-[http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/13.jpg http://ddgonzal.members.winisp.net/wiki/om1972/thumbs/13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>If the ignition switch is on when the [[Hand Brake|parking brake lever]] is applied, the brake warning light will glow.<hr>+[http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/13.jpg http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/owners_manual/1972/th_13.jpg] 1972 USA Owners manual<blockquote><hr>If the ignition switch is on when the [[Hand Brake|parking brake lever]] is applied, the brake warning light will glow.<hr>
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[[Options|Optional]] equipment. [[Options|Optional]] equipment.
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Revision as of 06:04, 27 October 2012

1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):
th_00_cover.jpg th_08.jpg

Contents

Selt Belt Warning Light/Buzzer

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
th_09.jpg

See main article: Seat belts

Clock

See main article: Clock

Speedometer

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
th_09.jpg

See main article: Speedometer

Tachometer

Tachometer was optional.

1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
th_09.jpg

See main article: Tachometer

Water Temperature Gauge

th_10.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual
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.
By "H" they mean out of the large middle range (way over to right-side -- the H area).

Also see: Thermostat or Temperature Gauge

Fuel Gauge

th_10.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual
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: 73-88 ohms input
  • Full mark: 12 ohms


ang94541 uses an aftermarket Autometer 3515, which does doesn't match the Nissan sender except at the empty mark. It is designed for the unusual Ford senders.

  • 3515 Empty mark: 73 ohms
  • 3515 Full mark: 10 ohms

Reference: Forum: Fuel sending unit specs


Also see: Fuel tank (includes Fuel Sender specs)

Indicator/Warning Lights

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual


th_10.jpg

Oil Pressure Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual


th_10.jpg

Headlight Beam Indicator Light

1972 USA Owners manual
th_10.jpg

Brake System Warning Light

1972 USA Owners manual
th_11.jpg

Turn Signal Indicator Lights

1972 USA Owners manual
th_11.jpg


Switches

Also see: Wiring

Ignition Switch

1972 USA Owners manual (page 11):
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Also see: Keys

Light Switches

Also see: Wiring

Light Switch

1972 USA Owners manual
th_12.jpg

Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever

1972 USA Owners manual
th_12.jpg

Hazard Warning Switch

th_12.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual
...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?

10046.jpg

Wiper and Washer Switch

th_12.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual
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.

th_13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual


Parking Brake Lever

th_13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual
If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.

Heat Glass Switch

Optional equipment.

th_13.jpg 1972 USA Owners manual

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