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| == Light Switches == | == Light Switches == | ||
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| <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> | ||
| [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]</td></tr><tr><td><blockquote>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. | [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]</td></tr><tr><td><blockquote>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. | ||
| - | <br><br>At the second position, the parking lights are still on and the headlight beams are lit, then if you push the turn signal lever switch forward, the headlight high beams will be turned on ... Pull the lever toward you, and it will be changed over to low beam.</blockquote></td></tr></table></blockquote> | + | <br><br>At the second position, the parking lights are still on and the headlight beams are lit, then if you push the turn signal lever switch forward, the headlight high beams will be turned on ... Pull the lever toward you, and it will be changed over to low beam.</blockquote></td></tr></table></blockquote>The key takeaway here is that for United States, NO headlights work with knob in the 1st Position. |
| + | In other countries, LOW BEAMS work with knob in the 1st Position (including Japan-market 1200s). | ||
| <blockquote><table><tr><td>[[B120]] 1974 Export owner's manual<br>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8318.jpg</td></tr> | <blockquote><table><tr><td>[[B120]] 1974 Export owner's manual<br>http://datsun1200.com/uploads/thumbs/8318.jpg</td></tr> | ||
| <tr><td><blockquote><b>LIGHT SWITCH</b><br>The light switch clearance lights, parking lights, headlights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights.<br>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/lights.jpg | <tr><td><blockquote><b>LIGHT SWITCH</b><br>The light switch clearance lights, parking lights, headlights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights.<br>http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm219/ddgonzal/Datsun%201200/wiki/lights.jpg | ||
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1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):
Contents |
Selt Belt Warning Light/Buzzer
1972 USA Owners manual (page 9):
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
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 or Temperature Gauge
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
From the 1973 Datsun 1200 Factory Service Manual.
Ohms Mark 35 Half
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
Oil Pressure Warning Light
1972 USA Owners manual
Headlight Beam Indicator Light
1972 USA Owners manual
Brake System Warning Light
1972 USA Owners manual
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: Lighting Switch
Light Switch
The key takeaway here is that for United States, NO headlights work with knob in the 1st Position.
1972 USA Owners manual
At the second position, the parking lights are still on and the headlight beams are lit, then if you push the turn signal lever switch forward, the headlight high beams will be turned on ... Pull the lever toward you, and it will be changed over to low beam.
In other countries, LOW BEAMS work with knob in the 1st Position (including Japan-market 1200s).
B120 1974 Export owner's manual
The light switch clearance lights, parking lights, headlights, taillights, license plate light and instrument panel lights.
With the light switch knob pulled on, the following lights will be on.1st position:
Clearance, parking, tail, license, instrument panel lights and then headlight low beams.
With the turn signal switch lever pulled up, the headlight low beams can be turned on.2nd position:
Turning the knob clockwise will darken the instrument panel lights.
Headlights and other lights
If you push the turn signal switch lever forward, the headlight high beams will be turned on.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT CONTROL (For Australia only)
The instrument panel light control is integral with light switch. The brightness of instrument panel lights can be adjusted by turn the light switch knob.(Australia only)
Turn Signal Switch and High Beam Switch Lever
1972 USA Owners manual
Hazard Warning Switch
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?
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.
1972 USA Owners manual
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.