1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
1997 Ford Windstar Manual
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6 Electronic Gauges Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel you have in the fuel tank. The number of bars illuminated in the display indicates fuel level. Your ignition must be in the ON position to read the fuel gauge. Read the fuel level at the top bar that is lit. When only one bar on the gauge is lit, the fuel pump symbol on the gauge will flash to warn you of a low fuel level condition. If the fuel gauge displays only the top two bars and bottom two bars, or if the Distance to Empty function in the fuel computer displays CO or CS, you must have the fuel indication system serviced. Turn your ignition to OFF while fueling to obtain an accurate fuel gauge indication. If you do not turn your ignition off, the fuel gauge will not display the new fuel level immediately, but will slowly increase to the correct value. 28