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[Datsun 1200 encyclopedia]

Instruments and Controls

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Revision as of 01:37, 26 August 2007

1972 USA Owners manual (starting page 8):
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Contents

Dashboard

Various dashes were used. Check your owner's manual for particulars of your model.

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Comparo

See the main article: Dashboard

Gauges

Tachometer

See Tachometer

Clock

See Clock

Fuel Gauge

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

Also see: Fuel tank

Indicator/Warning Lights

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  • Ignition Warning Light
  • Oil Pressure Warning Light
  • Headlight Beam Indicator Light
  • Brake System Warning Light
  • Turn Signal Indicator Lights

Also see: Wiring

Water Temperature Gauge

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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

Switches

Also see: Wiring

Heat Glass Switch

Optional equipment.

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Horn

Just press the button to sound the horn.

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Also see: Wiring

Ignition Switch

See Keys

Light Switches

Light switch operation differs between Australia models and other markets. Turn Signal operation (T/S) is the same?

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...first of two positions, parking lights, taillights, license plate lights and instrument panel lights are turned on.


Also see: Wiring

Wiper and Washer Switch

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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: Wiring

Glovebox

Hot tip: replace the B110's cardboard glove box with a plastic unit from an early B210.

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Latchless door style

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RHD glove boxes

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LHD with latch

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Hinge detail. If often wears away the box material. The B210 unit will fix this.

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1972 USA tire inflation sticker and key sticker

Parking Brake Lever

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If the ignition switch is on when the parking brake lever is applied, the brake warning light will glow.