1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 123

Check Gages Light - Fuel Gage This light will come on briefly when you are starting the engine. The fuel gage tells you how much fuel you have remaining when the ignition is on. CHECK GAGES If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, check your various gages to see if they are in the warning zones. When the gage first indicates EMPTY (E), you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon as possible. fuel as Here are things some owners ask about. None of these indicate a problem with your fuel gage: At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads FULL (F). The fuel tank will take either a little more or a little less fuel to fill up than the gage shows. The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. The gage doesn't go back to EMPTY (E) when you turn off the ignition. 2-63