2002 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 154

When the indicator nears empty, you still have a little fuel left, but you should get more soon. Here are four things that some owners ask about. All these things are normal and do not indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage. Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only) The REDUCED ENG PWR warning light should come on in your instrument panel cluster for a three-second bulb check when you first start your vehicle. If the light doesn't come on, have it serviced. If the REDUCED ENG PWR warning light comes on, a noticeable reduction in the vehicle's performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while the REDUCED ENG PWR light is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this warning light stays on, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized Pontiac dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. D At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full. D It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it took more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity to fill it. or speeding up. is turned off. D The gage pointer may move while cornering, braking D The gage may not indicate empty when the ignition Low Fuel Light If your fuel is low, your vehicle's CHECK GAGES light on your instrument panel cluster will come on. See "Check Gages Light" in the Index. 2-98